Edgar Martinez Joins The Hall

Edgar Martinez accepts the Hall Of Fame plaque just before making his wonderful speech where he credited Mariner fans for helping him get the support to enter the Hall.

Edgar Finally Makes Hall Of Fame

After nine failed tries, retired Mariner Edgar Martinez has finally been elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame.  Edgar, one of the game's most consistent hitters endeared himself to the Seattle area not only with his baseball prowess, but his down to earth personality.

Edgar Gets His Number Retired

Mariner great Edgar Martinez and his wife, Holli greet the cheering crowd as the team retires his number 11 in a pre-game ceremony.

SI Writer Jaffe Builds Case For Edgar Martinez

He is one of the most popular former Mariners. Edgar Martinez delivered the double that beat the Yankees in the 1995 playoffs.  Sports Illustrated writer Jay Jaffe presents a case on why Edgar Martinez belongs in the Hall Of Fame. You can read the article by clicking here.  Until now, there had been very little national attention guided to Edgar's candidacy.  Many say that although his hitting credentials are solid, the fact that he didn't play in the field in his later career diminish his chances.  I believe that he does belong by the fact that he is first among equals.  Reports have been that Martinez has gather more support through the years.

Edgar's Hall Of Fame Chances Trending Upward?

Larry Stone reported in last week's Seattle Times that efforts to land Mariner designated hitter Edgar Martinez into the Hall Of Fame are not dead yet.  Stone said that the votes to get Martinez into Cooperstown are not there yet, but the trend is going upward.  Martinez played his entire career in Seattle and is now the team's hitting coach.
Ken Griffey, Jr, shown with Martinez above, told his Hall Of Fame audience that Edgar should be inducted. The attention that David Ortiz,another designated hitter is getting should  work in favor of Martinez.

Mariner Manager McLendon Fired

Lloyd McLendon, who in his first season, lead the Seattle Mariners to a rare winning season, has been fired after a very disappointing 2015.  The Seattle Mariner were a chic pick at the beginning of the season.  However they never got on track and finished again with a losing record.  Word is that new GM Jerry Dipoto wants a field manager that shares his vision.  Dipoto is reported to be a fan of the new thinking in baseball, while McLendon is considered "old school".  Edgar Martinez, who rejoined the club as hitting coach in mid season, has been invited to stay in that position.

Edgar Martinez Named M's Hitting Coach

Edgar Martinez, one of Seattle's most beloved pro athletes has taken the position as Mariner hitting coach.  Howard Johnson who previously had the position, has been reassigned.  Martinez is considered by many to be the best right handed hitter of his generation.   ESPN says the M's have the worst batting average in the majors.  The one certainty is that more changes are on the way.

Edgar Martinez Speaks At Ricoh Seminar

Ricoh Copiers held a seminar for people from The UPS Store and other perspective customers.  The event was held at Safeco Field where the Mariners play.  Edgar Martinez (top picture with Deb and myself) was the guest of honor. Edgar opened himself up to questions from the audience.
We also took a tour of Safeco, the middle picture was taken from the press box which our guide said was the largest one in the country.  the bottom picture was taken in the Mariner Dugout.

Special Night For Edgar Martinez

Congratulation to Edgar Martinez! Edgar was inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall Of Fame last night. Playing in an era of free agency and big money, Edgar played all 18 seasons as a Mariner, first as a third baseman and then as designated hitter. Considered by some as the greatest designated hitter of all time, you can read some of Edgar's achievement in the wikipedia. I had the pleasure of meeting Edgar and actually working on a project for him and he is a nice guy.