Art Thiel: After 10 Years, Safeco Field Worth the Risk, Money SEATTLE, WA (KPLU) - Ten years ago this week, Safeco Field opened as the new home of the Seattle Mariners. Many people didn't want taxpayer dollars being used to help build it. But sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the stadium was worth all the controversy. © Copyright 2009, KPLU