Ichiro in season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field

Ichiro in season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) receives the Gold Glove award during a season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 14. On the left is Mariners' general manager Jack Zduriencik.

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik announces the dismissal of the baseball club's manager, Don Wakamatsu, during a press conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 9, 2010. ''New leadership is needed,'' Zduriencik said.

Ichiro on DL with ulcer, to miss 1st week of season

Ichiro on DL with ulcer, to miss 1st week of season

LAS VEGAS, United States - Seattle Mariners General Manager Jack Zduriencik speaks to reporters in Las Vegas on April 3 about placing outfielder Ichiro Suzuki on the disabled list.

Ichiro on DL with ulcer, to miss 1st week of season

Ichiro on DL with ulcer, to miss 1st week of season

LAS VEGAS, United States - Seattle Mariners General Manager Jack Zduriencik speaks to reporters in Las Vegas on April 3 about placing outfielder Ichiro Suzuki on the disabled list. (Kyodo)

Ichiro in season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field

Ichiro in season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) receives the Gold Glove award during a season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 14. On the left is Mariners' general manager Jack Zduriencik. (Kyodo)

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik announces the dismissal of the baseball club's manager, Don Wakamatsu, during a press conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 9, 2010. ''New leadership is needed,'' Zduriencik said. (Kyodo)