Fansided · Jan 25, 2017
Mariners To Honor Edgar Martinez By Retiring His #11 Jersey
Today at Safeco Field, the Seattle Mariners announced they would retire the number 11, previously worn by team legend Edgar Martinez.
“Edgar Martinez is the string that binds together our franchise history,” Team President Kevin Mather said. “As we embark on our 40th anniversary season in 2017, Edgar has been in a Mariners Major League uniform for 20 of those seasons, all proudly wearing No. 11, and has been a part of our organization for 36 years. He has worn a Seattle uniform in parts of four decades [the ’80s, ’90s, 2000s and the 2010s], and today’s announcement will assure that his number will be proudly displayed in Safeco Field forever.”