Mariano Rivera and Edgar Martinez were in uniform together on Wednesday for the first time since their playing careers ended. All that was missing was a Martinez double to right.
Of all Martinez’s accomplishments in his now Hall of Fame career, his dominance against Rivera is among his finest.
The Mariners designated hitter tormented Rivera throughout his career, going 11-for-19 against the former Yankee with three doubles, two homers and six RBIs.
However, Martinez said he would easily give up all that success for another crack at Rivera in Game 6 of the 2000 ALCS.