Ichiro Suzuki SEATTLE - JUNE 1: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners waits his turn to hit during batting practice prior to a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 1, 2004 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 30: Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners prepares to go to bat during a Spring Training game against the San Francisco Giants at Pac Bell Park on March 30, 2003 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) (Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki 6 Mar 2001: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners at bat during the Spring Training Game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Arizona. The Mariners defeated the Diamondbacks 5-4.Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Allsport (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 3: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners stands at bat during the game against the Oakland Athletics at the Network Associates Coliseum on April 3, 2003 in Oakland, California. The Mariners defeated the A's 7-6 in 11 innings. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) (Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 12: Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners throws the ball during the MLB game against the Texas Rangers on September 12, 2002 at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers defeated the Mariners 7-3. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki SEATTLE - APRIL 08: Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners prepares to hit during the MLB home opener game against the Anaheim Angels at Safeco Field on April 8, 2003 in Seattle Washington. The Mariners defeated the Angels 5-0. (Photo by Otto Greule/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 24: Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners congratulates pitcher Arthur Rhodes #53 after winning the MLB game against the Oakland Athletics on September 24, 2002 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won 8-7. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 18: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners looks on prior to the start of the game against the Anaheim Angels at Edison Field on April 18, 2003 in Anaheim, California. The Mariners defeated the Angels 8-2. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 25: Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners stretches during the game against the Texas Rangers at the Ballpark in Arlington on April 25, 2004 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers defeated the Mariners 14-6. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ichiro Suzuki (Ronald Martinez 100EOS1D\3A6C000)
Ichiro Suzuki SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 14: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners bats against the Anaheim Angels during the game on September 14, 2003 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The Angels defeated the Mariners 2-1. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki ARLINGTON - APRIL 14: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners at bat during the MLB game against the Texas Rangers at the Ballpark in Arlington on April 14, 2002 in the Arlington, Texas. The Mariners defeated the Rangers 7-9. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki SAN DIEGO - JUNE 16: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners waits for a pitch against the San Diego Padres on June 16, 2002 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Padres beat the Mariners 5-3. (Photo By Christopher Ruppel/Getty Images) (Christopher Ruppel/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki BRONX - MAY 5: Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners smiles before the MLB game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York on May 5, 2002. The Mariners defeated the Yankees 10-6. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki 8 Apr 2001: Seattle Mariners #51 Ichiro Suzuki sticks his bat out before taking a pitch against the Texas Rangers at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/ALLSPORT (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki SEATTLE - APRIL 08: (L-R) General Manager Pat Gillick, Ichiro Suzuki #51, Team President and Chief Operation Officer Chuck Armstrong and Chairman & CEO Howard Lincoln of the Seattle Mariners pose for a picture after Ichiro is presented with the Golden Glove award during pregame ceremonies prior to the MLB home opener against the Anaheim Angels at Safeco Field on April 8, 2003 in Seattle Washington. The Mariners defeated the Angels 5-0. (Photo by Otto Greule/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 26: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners gets back to second base to beat the pickoff attempt as Adam Kennedy #2 second baseman for the Anaheim Angels fields the ball on June 26, 2003 at Edison Field in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 26: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners watches the ball during their game against the Oakland A's on September 26, 2002 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 9: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners slides home to score the Mariner's third run in the seventh inning against the Oakland A's on April 9, 2004 at Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Ichiro Suzuki SEATTLE - APRIL 08: Fans hold up a banner saying "Ichiro" in support for Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners during the MLB home opener against the Anaheim Angels during at Safeco Field on April 8, 2003 in Seattle Washington. The Mariners defeated the Angels 5-0. (Photo by Otto Greule/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
