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Moriarty9 · 12-23-2008, 12:40 AM

Seattle star suffers season-ender
Martinez' career in doubt after achilles injury
July 11, 1998

SEATTLE - Veteran Mariners slugger Edgar Martinez is out for the season and will likely miss a portion of next season if he is able to return at all after rupturing his achilles tendon this afternoon.

Martinez, 35, suffered the injury as he ran to second base on a RBI double in the third inning against the Anaheim Angels.

"It's definitely a serious injury and we hope Edgar will have a speedy recovery," said Mariners General Manager Woody Woodward. "He's a big part of this lineup but also the clubhouse in general. We hope he can come back and play a big role for us next season."

Martinez' season ends with a .254 average, 10 home runs and 52 RBI through 331 at bats. A career .307 hitter, Martinez is signed through 2000. He is due just more than $12 million this season and nearly $12.9 million next season. The final year on his contract calls for almost $13.75 million.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Seattle star suffers season-ender Martinez' career in doubt after achilles injury July 11, 1998 SEATTLE - Veteran Mariners slugger Edgar Martinez is out for the season and will likely miss a portion of next season if he is able to return at all after rupturing his achilles tendon this afternoon. Martinez, 35, suffered the injury as he ran to second base on a RBI double in the third inning against the Anaheim Angels. "It's definitely a serious injury and we hope Edgar will have a speedy recovery," said Mariners General Manager Woody Woodward. "He's a big part of this lineup but also the clubhouse in general. We hope he can come back and play a big role for us next season." Martinez' season ends with a .254 average, 10 home runs and 52 RBI through 331 at bats. A career .307 hitter, Martinez is signed through 2000. He is due just more than $12 million this season and nearly $12.9 million next season. The final year on his contract calls for almost $13.75 million.