Seattle Mariners legends Edgar Martinez, left, and Ken Griffey Jr., right, pose for a photo before raising a flag for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game on the roof of the Space Needle

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Former Seattle Mariners players Edgar Martinez, facing, greets Ken Griffey Jr. (24) as they prepare to throw out ceremonial first pitches during the MLB All-Star baseball game in Seattle, Tuesday, July 11

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Martinez, Edgar (b. 1963)

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Former Seattle Mariners players Edgar Martinez, left, and Ken Griffey Jr., right, look out over the Seattle skyline after they raised a flag for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game on the roof

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