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ProfessorGAC

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2. As Much As I Like Ichiro, No

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Thu Oct 5, 2017, 08:45 AM

Oct 2017

Yeah, i get the first base thing another poster mentioned, but typically teams want run producers at the corners. 3 HR's and 20 RBI isn't going to attract much interest there.

I agree with the first reply that as excellent as he's been in the outfield, at more than one position, as he loses his speed he will not be that valuable out there.

So, DH or maybe occasionally at 1B, but still don't see 6 more years.

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Ichiro wants to play in MLB until he's at least 50. Any chance? [View all] True Dough Sep 2017 OP

If they parked him at first base, he could kinda play Brother Buzz Sep 2017 #1

As Much As I Like Ichiro, No ProfessorGAC Oct 2017 #2

After reflecting a bit, I determined Ichiro would be a liability at first base Brother Buzz Oct 2017 #3

I Think Rizzo Is Only 6'1" ProfessorGAC Oct 2017 #4

Rizzo is 6'3" - right in the middle Brother Buzz Oct 2017 #5

That's What They Say ProfessorGAC Oct 2017 #6

If they exaggerated his height a bit.... Brother Buzz Oct 2017 #7

Yeah, That's Fair! (eom) ProfessorGAC Oct 2017 #8

I think it's possible bathroommonkey76 Oct 2017 #9