Ichiro is a Yankee!!!

[nolemmings]

It's a low-risk move for the Yanks with some nice upside potential. It can't hurt adding such a class guy to the roster. I've never been a huge fan of Ichiro, but now that he's a Yankee it would be nice to see him get a ring.

[timzcardz]

The biggest problem with this trade was that ARod wasn't part of it.

[Tobacco&Gum]

Delete wrong thread

[shaunsteig]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

It's a low-risk move for the Yanks with some nice upside potential. It can't hurt adding such a class guy to the roster.

As a Yankees fan, I relished the fact that he immediately announced that he would not keep his jersey number (51), out of respect to the last Yankee who wore it -- Bernie Williams. Always has been a class guy, and I think he adds some needed focus and personality depth to this team as they proceed through the second half of what's otherwise been a less-than-expected-challenge of a season.

As for his current capabilities, sure he's not the 200-hit machine that he used to be. But the current Yankees lineup has plenty of power (leads majors in HR) -- what they need is the consistent base hit guy, as well as speed on the bases. He should be able to provide that.

--S

[CW]

Not sure if the seller thinks the time is right to sell, or is simply done collecting Ichiro now that he's a Yankee, but someone is liquidating quite a collection if Ichiro cards.

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by CW

Not sure if the seller thinks the time is right to sell, or is simply done collecting Ichiro now that he's a Yankee, but someone is liquidating quite a collection if Ichiro cards.

Wow, that just brought back many memories of 2001.

I remember my local hobby shop telling me, back then, that there were a lot of collectors up in Seattle paying top dollar for his rookie cards. I'm going to guess it's one of those guys. I remember selling one of his numberd rc's for 150$. I probably should've hung on to it.

2001 was a good year for the shiny stuff. Lot of good football RCs that year too.

[barrysloate]

Just a little update: since Ichiro has been traded to the Yankees, he is 64 for 194, a .330 batting average. He has been a huge asset and a terrific pickup.

[E93]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Just a little update: since Ichiro has been traded to the Yankees, he is 64 for 194, a .330 batting average. He has been a huge asset and a terrific pickup.

Thanks for the update.
JimB

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by E93

Thanks for the update.
JimB

I guess you were disappointed to see him go.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Just a little update: since Ichiro has been traded to the Yankees, he is 64 for 194, a .330 batting average. He has been a huge asset and a terrific pickup.

The trade and the rejuvenated Ichiro helped me win my fantasy league. I love the trade...

[ullmandds]

congrats David...As a yankees fan...I have really enjoyed the opportunity to watch him play...he is quite a ballplayer...and am very happy for his success!!!