Ichiro Suzuki
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You Don't Just Click Your Heels Together...
Bugs and Cranks MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
And change the fact that the Mariners have had just two winning seasons since 2003. Or that they they've dropped 100 games twice over the past four years, or finished last five times over that aforementioned eight year period. Never… Full Story »
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Japan's Darvish says he plans to head to majors
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Dec 8, 2011
The 25-year-old right-hander, considered the best pitcher in the Japanese professional leagues, wrote on his blog that he had decided to use the posting system, which allows MLB teams to bid for the negotiating rights to Japanese players who have… Full Story »
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Mariners manager says Ichiro won't necessarily hit leadoff
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Dec 7, 2011
Mariners manager Eric Wedge said he has talked with Ichiro recently and wants his right fielder to understand that he might not hit leadoff next season. Thank god we have a manager that isn't afraid to take charge and do… Full Story »
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Japanese INF Kawasaki only interested in Mariners
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Mariners News &bull Dec 1, 2011
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) a Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki wants to go to the major leagues, provided he can join Ichiro Suzuki with the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old Kawasaki is a free agent and could negotiate with any major league team,… Full Story »
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Aardsma a free agent, Ichiro not a Gold Glove winner
The News Tribune Mariners Blog &bull Oct 31, 2011
Closer David Aardsma had expected it since July 22 - the day he had major elbow surgery - and today the Seattle Mariners made it official, outrighting him and giving him the option of becoming a free agent, which he… Full Story »
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The Series has ended, but the offseason won't be quiet, and the Mariners should be busy
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Oct 30, 2011
Now comes the offseason, which is the precise opposite of the leisurely respite its name implies. Rather, it is the primary opportunity for teams to tweak - or remake - their rosters in pursuit of participating in next year's postseason.… Full Story »
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Building new Mariners outfield or filling one spot?
The News Tribune Mariners Blog &bull Oct 5, 2011
We're going to continue rebuilding the Seattle Mariners, though we're only allowed to hope for trades and free agent signings, and yesterday there were plenty of ideas on what do do with the starting rotation. Today - the outfield. There… Full Story »
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M's will finally make that trip to Japan
The News Tribune Mariners News &bull Sep 29, 2011
In the final days of March 2003, the Seattle Mariners were scheduled to leave spring training and fly their players, front office executives, families and equipment from Phoenix to Tokyo to open the season. In the final days of March… Full Story »
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Mariners Close Season With Another Shutout, 2-0
New York Times MLB News &bull Sep 29, 2011
Ichiro Suzuki finally spoke about a season that didn't match what he accomplished in his first decade in the majors. Full Story »
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Oakland A's will open 2012 season in Japan with two games against the Seattle Mariners
Contra Costa Times Oakland A's News &bull Sep 28, 2011It's the second time in five years the A's will have crossed the Pacific to play their opener. They split two games with the Boston Red Sox in Tokyo in 2008. The series could feature a matchup of Japanese superstars… Full Story »
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M's and A's to open season at Tokyo Dome
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Mariners News &bull Sep 28, 2011
Seattle and Oakland had been scheduled to play there in March 2003, but the series was scrapped because of the threat of war in Iraq. The A's will be the home team in both games, the commissioner's office said Wednesday.… Full Story »
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Ichiro Suzuki's Streak of Consecutive 200-Hit Seasons Nears End
New York Times MLB News &bull Sep 27, 2011
Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, 37, who is tied with Pete Rose for most 200-hit seasons in a career, with 10, will not reach that level for the first time in his major league career. Full Story »
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Mariners' nearly invisible owners stand firmly behind struggling team
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Sep 26, 2011
Nearly two decades after forming one of the more unique alliances in sport, two truths remain about Mariners owners: Their 17-member group is committed enough to have barely changed, and they still retain enough anonymity that even die-hard fans wouldn't… Full Story »
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Ichiro, Mariners stop Slowey's no-hit bid, send Twins to 11th straight loss, 5-4
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Sep 22, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS - Most of the current Minnesota Twins weren't alive the last time the team struggled this badly. Kevin Slowey even dipped into Greek mythology to describe the frustration. Ichiro Suzuki stopped Slowey's no-hitter with a two-out infield single in… Full Story »
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Mariners Hand Twins 11th Straight Loss, 5-4
New York Times MLB News &bull Sep 22, 2011
Ichiro Suzuki stopped Kevin Slowey's no-hitter with a two-out infield single in the sixth inning and added an RBI double in the seventh, spurring the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 victory Wednesday night in Minnesota, the 11th straight defeat for… Full Story »
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The Asian Equation: The Future of the NPB Import Market by Michael Street
Baseball Prospectus &bull Sep 20, 2011
In the Asian Equation series, I've traced the history of the current posting system that imports players from NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball, the Japanese major leagues) and how the success of Ichiro Suzuki has affected it, from the position players who arrived in his wake to the pricey disappointments among starting pitchers and the marginally… Full Story »
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Matsui, Ichiro in A's-Mariners opener in Tokyo?
SF Gate A's News &bull Sep 18, 2011
There is an increasingly likely chance that the A's will open the 2012 season in Tokyo - and that their designated hittter still will be Hideki Matsui. The players' association has had conversations about Oakland and... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Hideki Matsui
- Ichiro Suzuki
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Rivera all business for save No. 600
LoHud.com Yankees News &bull Sep 15, 2011
SEATTLE - When he sealed a milestone and put his stamp on history, Russell Martin was completely oblivious. His strong throw to second base on Tuesday night caught Ichiro Suzuki trying to steal, bringing a sudden end to a one-run… Full Story »
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Rockies catcher gets MLB 100-game ban
New York Daily News MLB News &bull Sep 15, 2011
Otto Greule Jr/GettyRockies catcher Eliezer Alfonzo (l.), shown here high-fiving Ichiro Suzuki during his time with the Mariners, is the first player to draw baseball's 100-game ban from Major League Baseball. Colorado Rockies catcher Eliezer Alfonzo became the first player… Full Story »
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Mariners swing and miss and help make a little history in 3-2 loss to Rivera, Yankees
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Sep 14, 2011
SEATTLE - Ichiro Suzuki ran on his own, trying to make something happen in the bottom of the ninth inning and keep New York closer Mariano Rivera from reaching a milestone. Instead, Suzuki was thrown out by catcher Russell Martin… Full Story »
