Buck Martinez: The Best Trade of His Career | Toronto Blue Jays News

Toronto Blue Jays News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Buck Martinez, traded to the Blue Jays 45 years ago against his initial expectations, now stands as a revered icon—inducted into the Hall of Excellence with one of the loudest ovations in Rogers Centre history. From a near-miss with the Yankees to a late-career ride with the Brewers, his path to Toronto led him to become a cornerstone for the team’s pitching staff and mentor to young Ernie Whitt. His legacy spans decades: as a beloved broadcaster whose voice echoed through countless games, as a respected manager who shaped stars like Carlos Delgado, and as a universally admired figure whose…