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spoRTs suN sETs oN ichiRo DyNAsTy
Teal has been replaced by pinstripe; 51 converts to
31; and Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki is transformed
into a New York Yankee. Since his arrival in 2001
from Aichi Prefecture, Ichiro was named MVP of the
American League and Rookie of the Year, played in
10 All-Star games and broke the record for hits in a
season. He also is the first non-pitcher to come to
the U.S. from Japan and play in the Major Leagues.
Despite his supportive fan base in Seattle, which
has doted on him for the past 11 and a half years,
Ichiro has decided to head to the Bronx. When he
stepped up to the plate at Safeco, the sound system
would pipe in a song that American artist Flo
Rida dedicated to him while his fans emulated his
signature sleeve-pull routine. When it was revealed
that Ichiro had advocated for the trade, fans were
shocked.
Seattle received two pitching prospects for Ichiro,
but the deal wasn’t about prospects. It was really
put in motion by Ichiro himself. Following the
All-Star Game, Suzuki reflected on his role on the
young Mariners team and his future. He felt the
time was right to turn the spotlight from himself to
the development of his teammates and contend
for a World Series ring with the Yankees, something
Image © Seattle Mariners/Safeco Field
that is unrealistic for the Mariners in the near future.
While he is not as quick on his feet as he once was,
Ichiro will undoubtedly prove to be a valuable asset to his new team. He may be living across the country
and playing for an American League rival, but Ichiro remains a Mariner legend and a cherished part of
Seattle’s history. Not only did he introduce a captivating style of baseball to the Major Leagues, Suzuki is
the main reason for the league’s loyal Asian fan base. As the sun sets on the dynasty that is Ichiro Suzuki, a
question arises: Who will become the face of Japanese baseball in Seattle?
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In Japan, fall is
condiered the season
for a good appetite.
There are so many
seasonal vegetables,
fruits and fish in the
fall season. Samma,
Matsutake, Asia chest
nuts, Asian pare and lots
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drinking more !!
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Then you can get
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Thanksgiving !
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