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Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, moving from right field to center
It's inaccurate to characterize Ichiro as "new" to center field. He played about a quarter of his games in Japan at the position, and dunked his toe in the water with a 39-game test run in Seattle last season. Now, after winning six straight Gold Gloves in right, he's officially the man in the middle.
Ichiro's speed, baseball instincts and ability to get good reads and quick jumps make him a natural fit in center. He also has an extraordinarily strong throwing arm for a position populated by the likes of Johnny Damon and Juan Pierre. Combine Ichiro with right fielder Jose Guillen, who is in the final stages of his recovery from shoulder surgery, and not many opponents will attempt to go from first to third against Seattle this season.
Of course, the Ichiro-to-center story has been eclipsed by concerns over the man's future in Seattle. Like Andruw Jones, Torii Hunter, Mike Cameron, Milton Bradley, Aaron Rowand and Eric Byrnes, he is eligible for free agency in November. Given Ichiro's gate appeal and icon status, it's hard to envision the Mariners letting him walk. But if Ichiro does leave town, the ability to play both right and center so skillfully can only enhance his marketability.
Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, from left field to center
A's Mike Piazza, from catcher to designated hitter
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イチロー、ソリアーノ、ピアザ以外は知名度低い。外野内での移動なので、大したことはなく、つまらない文章。
Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, moving from right field to center
It's inaccurate to characterize Ichiro as "new" to center field. He played about a quarter of his games in Japan at the position, and dunked his toe in the water with a 39-game test run in Seattle last season. Now, after winning six straight Gold Gloves in right, he's officially the man in the middle.
Ichiro's speed, baseball instincts and ability to get good reads and quick jumps make him a natural fit in center. He also has an extraordinarily strong throwing arm for a position populated by the likes of Johnny Damon and Juan Pierre. Combine Ichiro with right fielder Jose Guillen, who is in the final stages of his recovery from shoulder surgery, and not many opponents will attempt to go from first to third against Seattle this season.
Of course, the Ichiro-to-center story has been eclipsed by concerns over the man's future in Seattle. Like Andruw Jones, Torii Hunter, Mike Cameron, Milton Bradley, Aaron Rowand and Eric Byrnes, he is eligible for free agency in November. Given Ichiro's gate appeal and icon status, it's hard to envision the Mariners letting him walk. But if Ichiro does leave town, the ability to play both right and center so skillfully can only enhance his marketability.
Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, from left field to center
A's Mike Piazza, from catcher to designated hitter
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イチロー、ソリアーノ、ピアザ以外は知名度低い。外野内での移動なので、大したことはなく、つまらない文章。