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Mariners Honor Edgar Martinez By Upholding Legacy of Letting Him
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I love you, Seattle fans': Finally, Mariners legend Edgar Martinez
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Mariners Honor Edgar Martinez By Upholding Legacy of Letting Him
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Mariners To Honor Edgar Martinez with Hall of Fame Special Events
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Former designated hitter Edgar Martinez, right, greets former
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Before Seattle retires Edgar Martinez's number, let's look at his
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Edgar Martinez and Each MLB Team's Best Player Who Won't Make Hall
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Edgar Martinez and Mariners fans show their mutual love as No. 11
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