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Seattle Mariners legends Edgar Martinez, Bret Boone, Tino Martinez
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Seattle Mariners: The Best Moments - 2010s Edition
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Edgar Martinez and Mariners fans show their mutual love as No. 11
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Edgar Martinez named as new Mariners hitting coach – KIRO 7 News
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Edgar Martinez over McGriff? Crime Dog, Andruw getting short shrift
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The Life And Career Of Edgar Martinez (Complete Story)
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The Life And Career Of Edgar Martinez (Complete Story)
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Edgar Martinez's improbable path to becoming a Mariners icon
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For Mariners fans and teammates alike, why the connection to Edgar