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Email a copy of 'Marlins Have Had Internal Discussions About Re-Signing Ichiro' to a friend
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sascoach2003
I think they should. A contract in the $2 million range would probably keep him there as the 4th outfielder while he works on getting his 3,000 hits. Classy move on both parts.
mercurymets
I actually was hoping he would be someone whom the Mets would target at the deadline. I think Ichiro would be a great 4th Outfielder for them, provide a nice/late defensive replacement, speed off the bench, potential good pinch hitter who could provide a good at bat late in the game. He would also dramatically improve that bench.
wolfer68
I would think there would be some marketing opportunities around reaching/exceeding 4,256 hits in his combined career as well.
HubcapDiamondStarHalo
What a career! He’s already in the Japanese BB Hall, and I would think is a lock for Cooperstown as well. I don’t recall reading ANYTHING about him during his career except in regards to his play on the field – no scandals, no legal issues, just a real class individual. I’ve always enjoyed watching him play, and I certainly hope somebody gives him the chance to get that 3,000th hit.
wkkortas
I think the internal comments revolve around if they can sell a couple hundred more tickets with Ichiro tottering to the plate come 2016.
chico65
He’ll get his 3000th somewhere, if not with Miami…an amazing milestone given his years spent in Japan.
Dock_Elvis
Who’s reporting this, the St. Louis Cardinals?
Dock_Elvis
I don’t believe any source unless the Cardinals report it
HubcapDiamondStarHalo
I guess you might as well get whatever laughs you can out of that line for now…
Dock_Elvis
Comedy is all timing… This will all simmer down and we’ll have to wait for a new generation of espionage
jigokusabre
The Marlins need to do this. Right now. Today.
YourDaddy
Considering that both UZR and DRS are extremely inaccurate until you get to about 4000 innings played, I would say quoting either as a defining stat for 2.5 months of play is a little specious.
ichiro262
I would love to see him playing everyday to really see if he can hit .300 again but that is becoming more of a dream these days 🙁 Anyway, I have made this very short called “Area 51” to tribute his extreme professionalism.
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