adios, Papi

Now my week is complete.

Sorry, I’ve just got nothing left. Start the clock now for the veterans committee. He should get in now at 2030, unless sportswriters suddenly go crazy.

Of all players, all time, who deserve to have their numbers retired, Edgar Martinez needs to have it done immediately.

Tomorrow night. The Mariners owe him more than they can ever, ever pay. And he’s never asked them for a thing. Day in, day out, he threatened at the plate in any opportunity. He is indelibly etched into the minds and hearts of the team’s fans, if not it’s owners.

In case you think this is hyperbole, Tim Salmon earns $9.9 million dollars this year.

With a year left to go on his contract.

jerks.

**Update** Edgar’s announcement is that he will retire at the end of this year. At this very moment, everyone is kissing everyone else’s ass. The Mariners are announcing all sorts of special Edgar moments, so apparently, Edgar Bear night will be going forward.

double jerks.