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Ichiro ahead of curve as usual in new position for Mariners - The Japan Times
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Mariners History: Ichiro Suzuki First Position Player Signed from Japan
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Baseball and Seattle have never left my heart': Ichiro a hit during Mariners' Hall of Fame induction
Ichiro cheered at Tokyo Dome as Mariners win MLB opener
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Ichiro's top moments during his career
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What Ichiro means to me - Lookout Landing
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Ichiro Suzuki Unlikely To Earn Spot On Mariners, Making Japan The Expected Site Of His MLB Farewell
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Ichiro walks off into history in 'sayonara' at Tokyo Dome
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What if Ichiro had been with the Mariners instead of playing in Japan?
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Ichiro ahead of curve as usual in new position for Mariners - The Japan Times
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Ichiro impresses in outfield against Giants, will start in MLB opener - The Japan Times