Edgar Martinez is getting his number retired Saturday at Safeco Field. The former Seattle Mariners designated hitter and current batting coach is in hot demand heading into what is being billed as “Edgar Martinez Weekend”.
He will meet the media at at 3:00 pm on Thursday at Safeco Field to discuss the the festivities planned for the three days.
Friday is Edgar Martinez Bobblehead Night. Saturday, Edgar’s #11 will be retired during a pregame ceremony with a plaque mounted in center field. Sunday is Edgar Martinez replica jersey day.
You can hear Thursday’s press conference at www.Mariners.com. KPUG will air a portion of the press conference during The Zone that day.
(KPUG – Doug Lange)