| Kirun you're dumb. Ichiro is going into the hall of fame one day.
My only gripe about Ichiro is one I have with almost every non-US player in the MLB in that they never seem to take the time to learn English. Ichiro in his 7th season, still needs a translator. Guerrero in his 11th season, doesn't seem to speak a lick of it. I mean, come on...they might not live in the states during the off-season, but for half the year they're in the states, I would try and learn it just out of convenience.
He isn't just a "slap-ball" hitter. Apparently you didn't watch the All-star game where he almost jacked one out of probably the hardest park to homer in, in one of the deepest sections. He doesn't hit for power because he's not supposed to. He's a lead off man, he gets on base and lets other guys rake in the ribbies. He has one of the best eyes in baseball and if you stuck him in the 3rd slot and told him to jack a few he'd probably get 30+ a year. Seattle does need some power. After Edgar retired there really hasn't been a stellar RBI machine in the lineup. Ibanez is weak, Sexson isn't reliable, Vidro is not DH quality, he has no power. Beltre is pretty good but it's starting to look like his '04 blowout was a one time deal.
Anyways, predictions for the post-season:
Boston, Detroit, Seattle, Cleveland/Angels, who knows(WC). Yankees are done, sorry.
Mets, Cubs, Padres(pitching is too good), Dodgers (WC) |