He won’t be the starter this year — he finished way down the list in fan voting. But he will be going to Yankee Stadium for the first time in his life (and, as he pointed out, probably the last), something he says he is really excited about.
“I fortunate enough to have a chance to play there,” Martin said. “A lot of people in this game never have the opportunity to play there, so I’m fortunate, especially with this being the last season of Yankee Stadium. It’s going to be awesome.”
Martin also said he thinks this year’s All-Star Game will be a more relaxing experience for him. Last year was his first, and it can be a bit of a whirlwind for those who have never been.