Since this is Ichiro's contract year, I've heard rumos that he will be traded if Seattle is losing this year since he doesn't want to play for a losing team. Who would be interested in getting Ichiro?
2007-03-02 10:39:04 · 20 answers · asked by trer 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
A lot will depend on if manager Mike Hargrove and GM Bill Bavasi are still around at that point. I think Ichiro wants to play for a winner before retiring, and this next contract might be his last. I just don't see M's management moving him, even if they are well out of the playoff race. They should because losing a player like Ichiro for nothing isn't the smartest move.
Any team struggling offensively could use him, but only the big names (Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, Dodgers) could afford to pick up his salary and move prospects.
2007-03-02 10:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by Graham72 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only reason the Mariners would trade Ichiro is if he started openly complaining about where he's playing. Even Seattle's not stupid enough to trade not only its best player, but its only player that actually puts fans in the seats.
2007-03-02 10:53:51 · answer #2 · answered by heyitsthatwriterguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would almost have to trade Ichiro as opposed to letting him walk and getting nothing in return. People mention the Yankees and RedSox, but both of those teams seem to have their OFs full at the moment (granted that never stopped the Yankees before). I wonder about either Los Angeles team or possibly the WhiteSox.
2007-03-02 11:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mike S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they won't trade him, he's the best player on the team. The Mariners would be lost without Ichiro
2007-03-02 11:05:35 · answer #4 · answered by JOEY WHEELS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that the Mariners can afford to trade Ichiro. that would just kill them because he is so good. And just about every team would be interested in getting him because he has so many tools that most teams are in need of.
2007-03-02 10:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by Wham 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should. Ichiro is the ONLY reason fans still come to watch. Trade him to a decent team, maybe the Jays or White Sox, or possibly the Yanks. Who knows...
2007-03-02 10:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to see Ichiro play for the Yankees.
2007-03-02 10:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard he wanted to be a yankee about 3 months ago,But i think he's great in seattle,He said he's tired of being on a losing team.
Hey,,he knows the Yanks are always in the playoffs,He want's to be with a real contender!
2007-03-02 14:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a "contract year" so he will have a career year.... Do ever better then he ever has and yes, if Seattle is smart and are out of it they will trade him and get a lot in return!
The jankees always come up in rumors.... Boston maybe?!
2007-03-02 11:26:56 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Stuart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a cardinals uniform would look really good on Ichiro
2007-03-04 03:43:05 · answer #10 · answered by Evanston Outlaws 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋