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Ichiro Suzuki: Mariners great insists he's not retiring
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Ichiro walks off into history in 'sayonara' at Tokyo Dome
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Lars Nootbaar thrilled to meet Ichiro Suzuki
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Ichiro takes on another new role with the Mariners: batting practice pitcher
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Ichiro Suzuki - Wikipedia
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Ohtani bows to Ichiro on away game in Seattle
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Drayer: Ichiro sets the bat down, takes special assistant role with Mariners - Seattle Sports
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Ichiro cheered at Tokyo Dome, while Domingo Santana's grand slam carries Mariners past A's in MLB opener
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Baseball: Ichiro joins Mariners' front office for rest of 2018
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Ichiro expresses gratitude entering Mariners Hall of Fame - The San Diego Union-Tribune