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Edgar Martinez, DH, Retired Players
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Dodgers | Two reassigned
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:37:59 -0700
USAToday.com reports the Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned RP Carmen Cali and P Edgar Martinez.
Dodgers | Five more signed to minor league deals
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:43:35 -0800
Diamond Leung, of The Riverside Press-Enterprise, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers announced they have signed five more players to minor league contracts and invited them to spring training, including RP Yhency Brazoban, who was recently non-tendered and removed from the 40-man roster. Other new include P Edgar Martinez, P Jacobo Meque, OF/1B Val Pascucci and P Stephen Randolph.
Dodgers | Sign 13 to minor league deals
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:29:44 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent RP Yhency Brazoban (Dodgers), RP Carmen Cali (Twins), RP Nick Debarr (Rays), P Travis Chick (Mariners), P Edgar Martinez (Red Sox), P Brian Mazone (Phillies), P Jacobo Meque (Padres), P Stephen Randolph (Phillies), OF Mitch Jones (Dodgers), OF Valentino Pascucci (Phillies), IF Luis Maza (Dodgers), P Erick Threets (Giants) and 2B Hector Luna (Blue Jays) to minor league deals with invitations to Spring Training Thursday, Jan. 8. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Dodgers | Sign 11 to minor league deals
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:12:58 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent RP Yhency Brazoban (Dodgers), RP Carmen Cali (Twins), RP Nick Debarr (Rays), P Travis Chick (Mariners), P Edgar Martinez (Red Sox), P Brian Mazone (Phillies), P Jacobo Meque (Padres), P Stephen Randolph (Phillies), OF Mitch Jones (Dodgers), OF Valentino Pascucci (Phillies) and IF Luis Maza (Dodgers) to minor league deals with invitations to Spring Training Thursday, Jan. 8. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Dodgers | Sign six to minor league deals
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:35:07 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent RP Yhency Brazoban (Dodgers), RP Carmen Cali (Twins), RP Nick Debarr (Rays), P Travis Chick (Mariners), P Edgar Martinez (Red Sox) and P Brian Mazone (Phillies) to minor league deals with invitations to Spring Training Thursday, Jan. 8. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Mariners | Martinez to be honored
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:01:55 -0700
Patrick Brown, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports former Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez will be inducted by the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame Wednesday, June 20. Martinez is being honored for his contributions to the community - chiefly to the Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle.
Mariners | Martinez serving as guest instructor
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:39:01 -0800
Former Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez is serving as a guest instructor in camp, through Monday, Feb. 26, according to the Associated Press. Martinez is around to help DH/2B Jose Vidro adjust to the role of a full-time designated hitter.
Mariners | E. Martinez to be inducted into Mariners HOF
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:49:41 -0800
Corey Brock, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports former Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez will be inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame during a pre-game ceremony June 2.
Mariners | Ichiro the new iron man in Seattle
Wed, 31 May 2006 23:14:23 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a walk and scored four times while playing in his team-record 294th consecutive game for the Mariners on Wednesday, May 31. Edgar Martinez played in 293 straight from 1994-96.
Red Sox | Ortiz Ties Career High in Homers
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:49:32 -0700
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox 1B/DH David Ortiz belted his 41st home run of the season Tuesday night, Sept. 13 to tie his career-high. The blast was also his 37th as a designated hitter, which tied the major league record set by former Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez in 2000.
Mariners | DH Spot Will See Different Players
Tue, 01 Feb 2005 20:44:47 -0800
Jim Street, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports the Seattle Mariners plan to use different players in the DH spot and not have just one player fill it regularly as Edgar Martinez did for much of his career.
Mariners | Martinez Awarded
Wed, 27 Oct 2004 08:28:39 -0700
The Sports Network reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez was awarded the Roberto Clemente Award for the 2004 season. The award is given to the player who exemplifies the traits of sportsmanship, community involvement, and the individual's contributions to the team.
MLB | Martinez Honored with Clemente Award
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:44:37 -0700
Ronald Blum, of the Associated Press, reports former Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez was honored before Game 3 of the World Series with the Roberto Clemente Award for excellence on the field and in the community. Martinez becomes the first player from Puerto Rico to win the award.
Mariners | Martinez Concludes Career
Sun, 03 Oct 2004 17:10:46 -0700
Updating previous items, Tim Korte, of the Associated Press, reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez went 0-for-4 and grounded into a double play in his final career at-bat Sunday, Oct. 3. He finished with a .312 career batting average over 18 seasons, all of which were spent with Seattle.
Mariners | Martinez Injury Update
Wed, 22 Sep 2004 01:46:35 -0700
The Seattle Times's Bob Finnigan reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (toe) could return as early as Friday, Sept. 24 against the Texas Rangers.
Mariners | Martinez Sidelined Temporarily
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 01:13:18 -0700
The Seattle Times's Bob Finnigan reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (toe) is listed as day-to-day after fouling a ball off his right big toe Saturday, Sept. 18. The Mariners have not said specifically what the results of his X-rays were.
Mariners | Martinez Sits
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 00:55:26 -0700
The Seattle Times reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez sat out Thursday, Sept. 9, largely due to his .053 batting average against Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield.
Mariners | Martinez Will See Action
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 02:58:25 -0700
Bob Finnigan, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez will see plenty of action for the remainder of the season, now that he has announced his retirement effective at the end of the year. "It's not a hard thing to do, believe me. We'll do as much as we can to get Edgar in the lineup the rest of the way. He's still putting up numbers, still a great player. Nothing he did makes me keep him out," Mariners MAN Bob Melvin said.
Mariners | Martinez to Retire
Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:59:40 -0700
ESPNews reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez will retire at the end of the season.
Mariners | Martinez May See Time at First
Mon, 02 Aug 2004 09:57:36 -0700
Jim Street, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez may see some playing time at first base in the near future, according to manager Bob Melvin. The move would be related to the fact Martinez has lost at-bats to 1B Bucky Jacobsen, who has injury problems that force him to DH.
Mariners | Fast Fact: Martinez Sets DH RBI Record
Thu, 08 Jul 2004 20:24:33 -0700
Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez became the all-time leader in RBIs among designated hitters with 979 with two RBIs Thursday, July 8. He surpassed Harold Baines, who had 978 RBIs as a DH.
Mariners | Martinez Rested
Tue, 08 Jun 2004 09:33:13 -0700
Jim Street, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez was rested for the first time since May 23. Martinez is on a seven-game hitting streak.
Mariners | Martinez Back In Lineup
Thu, 20 May 2004 02:00:10 -0700
The Seattle Times reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (back) was back in the lineup Wednesday, May 19, after being limited to a pinch-hitting role Tuesday, May 18, because of concern about his chronically sore back. X-rays taken did not reveal any new problems.
Mariners | Back Hampers Martinez
Wed, 19 May 2004 02:14:51 -0700
The Seattle Times's Bud Withers reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (back) told reporters he was due to be X-rayed for recurring lower-back soreness he first experienced near the end of last season. Despite having an off-day Monday, May 17, he sat out most of the homestand opener against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, May 18.
Mariners | Fast Fact: Martinez Nears 300 Home Runs
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 14:13:48 -0700
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez needs two more home runs to reach 300 in his Mariners career.
Mariners | Martinez Hits 1200
Mon, 12 Apr 2004 00:48:11 -0700
John Hickey of The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez's RBI single in the sixth inning that scored OF Randy Winn from second base was the 1,200th RBI of Martinez's career. "It's nice to get to this level," Martinez said. "When I started out I had no idea I would play long enough to have these kinds of numbers. It's great to be able to have this kind of achievement."
Mariners | E. Martinez Warming Up
Sun, 28 Mar 2004 13:23:41 -0800
John Hickey of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez is seeing his bat heat up. Martinez is hitting .425 and had hits in nine of his past 10 games through Friday, Mar. 26, including a home run and five RBIs in one game. "I'm starting to see the ball better and my timing is getting better," said Martinez.
Mariners | Martinez’ Neck Feeling Better
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:33:36 -0800
Updating a previous item, John Hickey and David Andriesen of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer report Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (neck) is not bothered anymore by a neck injury suffered earlier in Spring Training. However, Martinez was given the day off on Monday, Mar. 15.
Mariners | Martinez Injured
Sun, 07 Mar 2004 15:53:26 -0800
John Hickey of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (neck) had an X-ray taken after neck pain prevented him from playing in a spring game on Saturday, Mar. 6. The injury occurred when Martinez slid at second base in a game the day prior. In addition to missing the game, Martinez sat out of the team's morning workout when he had trouble moving his neck the morning after. "It's like waking up after sleeping wrong," said Seattle manager Bob Melvin. "You get up and you have trouble moving your head." Melvin characterized the injury as a bone spur in Martinez' neck.
Mariners | Martinez Contract Details
Wed, 05 Nov 2003 08:16:03 -0800
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez received a one-year deal worth $3 million and he could earn an additional $4 million based on plate appearances.
Mariners | Martinez Re-Signs
Tue, 04 Nov 2003 12:01:06 -0800
The AP's Tim Korte reports the Seattle Mariners re-signed DH Edgar Martinez to a one-year contract. "I am very fortunate and grateful that I have been able to play my entire career with the Seattle Mariners," Martinez said in a statement. "I plan on finishing my career as a Mariner."
Mariners | Martinez to Play One More Year
Tue, 04 Nov 2003 08:34:11 -0800
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez wants to play one more year. "He has indicated definitively he wants to play another year," Martinez's agent Willie Sanchez told The Seattle Times by telephone. "We hope it's with the Mariners, but we're certainly leaving our options open in the event something is not worked out," Sanchez added.
Mariners | Martinez Wins Silver Slugger
Thu, 30 Oct 2003 01:54:27 -0800
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez has won the American League designated hitter Silver Slugger award, given to the top offensive player in each league at each position.
Mariners | Martinez Honored
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:41:57 -0800
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez was honored as the top statistical designated hitter in the American League, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
Mariners | Martinez Rules Out Coaching For Now
Tue, 14 Oct 2003 00:22:53 -0700
Bob Finnigan of The Seattle Times reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez is still debating whether to come back for a 16th season, but if he does not Martinez would likely not serve as a coach right away. Martinez has apparently told the Mariners he is not interested in serving as a hitting instructor.
Mariners | Martinez to Return in ’04?
Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:27:09 -0700
John Hickey of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez has yet to publicly disclose whether he will return in 2004.
Mariners | Edgar Has Wheels?
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 09:11:10 -0700
Mariners.MLB.com's Jim Street reports this season marks the first year since 1993, Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez doesn't have at least one stolen base.
Mariners | Martinez Needs Power
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 23:54:04 -0700
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez needs to bump his average up two points and add two more RBIs to finish the season with a .300 average, 25-plus doubles, 20-plus homers and 100-plus RBIs for the seventh time in his career.
Mariners | Martinez Leaves Early
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 08:55:41 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (toe) left the game Friday, Sept. 12, early after fouling a pitch off of his already broken big toe on his left foot. He wasn't expected to be in the lineup Saturday, but was in there and drove in the team's only run.
Mariners | Whaddya Know, A Broken Toe
Sat, 30 Aug 2003 23:06:40 -0700
According to The Associated Press, doctors have determined Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (toe) has been playing with a broken big toe on his left foot this month. He suffered the broken toe when he fouled a ball of his foot in a game on Aug. 23 in Boston. No information was given on how much longer he will be sidelined.
Mariners | Martinez Misses Again
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 23:22:28 -0700
Updating a previous item, Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (toe) missed his second consecutive game after fouling a ball off his toe, according to The Associated Press.
Mariners | Martinez's Toe Troubles
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 21:40:40 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez (toe) was out of Sunday's lineup with a sore toe on his left foot that he injured Saturday when it was hit with a foul ball. X-rays were negative and he is day-to-day.
Mariners | Martinez Hits Sixth
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 13:49:46 -0700
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez will hit sixth as the designated hitter in the All-Star Game.
Mariners | Over The Hill? Not Really
Tue, 08 Jul 2003 12:05:31 -0700
Jim Street, writing for Mariners.MLB.com, reports that Seattle Mariners teammates DH Edgar Martinez and SP Jamie Moyer are just the second pair of teammates 40 years old or older to be named to the All-Star Game in Major League history. The only other time it happened was in 1960 when Early Wynn and Gerry Staley of the Chicago White Sox were selected.
Mariners | Martinez an All-Star Starter
Sun, 06 Jul 2003 18:12:12 -0700
MLB.com reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez was voted in by fans as a starter for the American League in the upcoming All-Star Game.
Mariners | Martinez Reaches Milestone
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 12:24:44 -0700
The Canadian Press reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez broke the Mariners career RBI record by recording his 1,153rd RBI Thursday, June 26.
Mariners | Martinez Named AL Player of the Month
Wed, 04 Jun 2003 12:58:37 -0700
Mariners.MLB.com’s John Schlegel reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez was named AL Player of the Month for the month of May after hitting .280 with 10 homers and 30 runs batted in.
Mariners | Martinez Reconsidering Retirement?
Thu, 29 May 2003 12:00:48 -0700
Alan Eskew, writing for Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners DH Edgar Martinez is reconsidering if indeed he will retire after the season ends. Martinez, who said before the season began that this will be his last season, is not sure if that is the right decision. "I'm not going to say 100 percent this is my last year," Martinez said. "I want to wait and make sure I make the right decision." Martinez will be contained to pinch-hitting duties during the team's upcoming inter-league schedule. Martinez has a .316 batting average, 12 home runs and 42 RBI's this season.
Mariners | Martinez Repeats The Feat
Thu, 15 May 2003 22:19:31 -0700
The AP reports Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez homered in the first inning for the second consecutive night.
Mariners | Martinez Rests
Sat, 03 May 2003 22:10:50 -0700
The AP’s Rick Gano reports DH Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners was given Saturday night’s game off to rest.
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