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Mariners To Retire Edgar Martinez's Number

(Seattle, WA)  --  Edgar Martinez says it's "an incredible honor."  The Seattle Mariners have announced the number "11" worn by the legendary designated hitter will be officially retired on August 12th during a ceremony that's part of "Edgar Martinez Weekend."  Martinez, who's the Mariners' hitting coach, will continue to wear number 11 as long as he's with the team.  The number will be on display at Safeco Field next to Ken Griffey, Jr.'s number 24 and Jackie Robinson's number 42, which every major league team retired in honor of Robinson in 1997.
 

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