Mariners: The Five Greatest Ichiro Moments of All Time
By Ben Renner
Cheer for Ichiro Tonight!
Ichiro never helped the Mariners win a pennant. Despite his historic greatness–the 10 Gold Gloves, 10 All-Star appearances, two batting championships, All-Star MVP, MVP, and three Silver Sluggers–he never tasted the postseason after his rookie year.
Some would question his leadership in the clubhouse and his chemistry with the team, and they were legitimate concerns. When the Mariners traded him in 2012, it was time for him to move on for the good of the team.
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While Ichiro did spend time in his own hotels and seemed to put up walls between himself and his teammates, he brought us the memories of watching a truly great player do what he does best.
Tonight, when Ichiro’s name is announced on Safeco Field’s PA system again, stand up and cheer for one of the greatest Mariners of all time and one of the greatest hitters ever in the MLB. Doesn’t matter if you’re there or cheering at home, raise a drink to the Legend of Ichiro. If Safeco Field is both the House that Griffey Built and Felix Hernandez‘s “house,” the most beautiful stadium in MLB has also been maintained by our 27-year-old Rookie of the Year.
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He’s no longer 27 of course, but he still has that batting stance we all tried while playing slowpitch softball at least once. Give the man a toast.