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Mariners' Ichiro against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to left during the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 18, 2011. Ichiro went 1-for-5 as his team lost 3-8.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-3 against Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki steals second in the seventh inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on June 25, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for 3 in the Mariners' 3-8 loss to the Brewers.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-3 against Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the third inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on June 25, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for 3 in the Mariners' 3-8 loss to the Brewers.

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8.

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches a game against the Seattle Mariners from the dugout at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8.

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8.

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging in the second inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8.

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Ichiro plays against Tampa Bay

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on May 5, 2010. Suzuki went 1-for-4 in his team's 3-8 loss.

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Ichiro plays against Tampa Bay

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki singles to left in the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 5, 2010. Suzuki went 1-for-4 in his team's 3-8 loss.

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Japanese, U.S. baseball players practice ahead of games

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers pitcher Kei Igawa (C) practices throwing at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 1 ahead of their games against the U.S. team Nov. 3-8.

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U.S. select team arrives in Japan for games with Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the U.S. select team join hands during a photo session at a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 31 ahead of their games against the Japan team Nov. 3-8. (From L to R)Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ryan Howard, Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi, Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan and the same team's catcher Joe Mauer.

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U.S. select team arrives in Japan for games with Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the U.S. select team join hands during a photo session at a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 31 ahead of their games against the Japan team Nov. 3-8. (From L to R)Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ryan Howard, Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi, Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan and the same team's catcher Joe Mauer. (Kyodo)

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Japanese, U.S. baseball players practice ahead of games

TOKYO, Japan - Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ryan Howard practices batting at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 1 ahead of their games against the Japan team Nov. 3-8. (Kyodo)

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Japanese, U.S. baseball players practice ahead of games

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers pitcher Kei Igawa (C) practices throwing at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 1 ahead of their games against the U.S. team Nov. 3-8. (Kyodo)

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Crew safe after ditching balloon in round-the-world try-2

British pilots Andy Elson(L) and Colin Prescot(R) of a British hot-air balloon are rescued March 7 in the Pacific Ocean by a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) helicopter after abandoning their attempt to make the first nonstop circumnavigation of the world. The two were picked up unhurt shortly after the balloon landed some 80 kilometers south of Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan. The photo shows the balloon drifting at the mercy of the wind after landing in the sea in a bad weather. Date:3/8/99

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Ichiro plays against Tampa Bay

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on May 5, 2010. Suzuki went 1-for-4 in his team's 3-8 loss. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro plays against Tampa Bay

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki singles to left in the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 5, 2010. Suzuki went 1-for-4 in his team's 3-8 loss. (Kyodo)

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-3 against Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki steals second in the seventh inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on June 25, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for 3 in the Mariners' 3-8 loss to the Brewers. (Kyodo)

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-3 against Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the third inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on June 25, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for 3 in the Mariners' 3-8 loss to the Brewers. (Kyodo)

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8. (Kyodo)

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8. (Kyodo)

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches a game against the Seattle Mariners from the dugout at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8. (Kyodo)

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging in the second inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8. (Kyodo)

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Mariners' Ichiro against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to left during the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 18, 2011. Ichiro went 1-for-5 as his team lost 3-8. (Kyodo)