What an incredible day to be a Mariners’ fan. Seattle announced on Saturday afternoon that M’s legend Edgar Martinez has been hired to be the new hitting instructor, effective immediately. Gar will be in uniform tonight, and perched in the Mariners’ dugout!
Edgar Martinez has been named #Mariners hitting coach. He will be in uniform (#11) today. Howard Johnson re-assigned to minor league system.
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) June 20, 2015
Yes, you read that correctly. EDGAR MARTINEZ IS THE MARINERS NEW HITTING COACH!!!
The departure of Howard Johnson is long overdue.