From the editor: It's not every day that a Times staff writer gets to attend the Baseball Hall of Fame. In fact, this may well be a first. Times sports writer, Eric Umphrey and his brother Howard, attended the last weekend's induction ceremonies. This week, Eric shares his experience watching as former Mariner Edgar Martinez was inducted into the club of baseball elites.

Edgar Martinez' Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

From the editor: It's not every day that a Times staff writer gets to attend the Baseball Hall of Fame. In fact, this may well be a first. Times sports writer, Eric Umphrey a...