According to the Seattle Times, several Mariners players think Ichiro is more about playing for hit records than he is for the team. This has led to a fight nearly breaking out in the clubhouse and knocking out Ichiro. This has left the Mariners clubhouse in disarray and could lead to the team trading Ichiro to move on with the rebuilding and clearing the tension in the clubhouse.
- B/R Ticket Guide
Ichiro would draw interest from several teams and the Mariners would likely land some solid prospects as well as clear up some payroll. They could put that money towards the free agent market or towards drafting better players, something that would really help their rebuilding.
The Mariners have never been against trading Ichiro, having nearly trading him twice since 2005. It is very possible that the Mariners would trade Ichiro while his value is high and cash in on the prospects.
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about 1 month ago
never going to happen. the mariner's owner over in japan would never let us trade Ichiro. He made us resign Kenji, it wasn't Bavasi's choice. He would never let us trade Ichiro.
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