I just broke the news to my 6 year old who LOVES Ichiro, and he cried, I got it on video and its pretty awesome/sad at the same time.
Ichiro is a Cash Cow to Seattle and as a fan who watches every Mariners Game every night and has for years you need to understand that the Mariners never would have traded (dumped) him if there was much left in the tank. I would not be too excited about what you Yankees fans are getting. The Mariners were basically begging for someone====anyone to take him and provide a graceful end to an era. We all know the prospects are crap and wont do much if anything and if Ichiro was even a third the player he was, the M's would not have done this deal. Dont get me wrong, I love Ichiro and have for 12 seasons, and I wish him the best despite playing for the most Evil Franchise in all of Sports, BUT he is what he is now and that is a .250 slap hitter with one of the worst OBP in the majors for a top of the order guy. I hope he turns it around I really do because I am a big fan, but dont hold your breath Yankees Fans.
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