On April 2, 2001, Bret Boone jogged to second base for a chilly Opening Day in Seattle. The roof at Safeco Field was open, the upstart Oakland Athletics were in town, and ESPN2 had the national ...
Ichiro is a constant fixture at M's spring training and M's home games, always appearing in uniform. He's formed a tight bond with Julio Rodriguez as he has come up through the organization as well.
When did you first hear the name Ichiro Suzuki, what did you think about him signing with the Mariners, and what was it like meeting him in spring training in 2001? "I met Ichiro two years before ...