Rather than asking if Ichiro Suzuki will be a National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, it’s better to ask if he will be a unanimous selection. Very few players in baseball history have combined skill, consistency, and global impact as seamlessly as Ichiro Suzuki. Known simply as “Ichiro,” the Japanese superstar’s career transcended borders and redefined the art of hitting. From … [Read more...] about Ichiro Could Become Second-Ever Unanimous Choice for Hall of Fame
Rumor: SF Giants Join Trade Market for Luis Castillo
The trade market for Seattle Mariners ace Luis Castillo continues to grow, as the San Francisco Giants are emerging as potential suitors, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Castillo has been a highly targeted starting pitcher on the trade market this offseason. In December he was also rumored to possibly land with the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs. … [Read more...] about Rumor: SF Giants Join Trade Market for Luis Castillo
Seattle Mariners’ All-Time Top 5 Catchers
The Seattle Mariners are the fourth-newest team in Major League Baseball. Founded in 1977, they don’t have the pedigree and longevity of most of their peers. They endured long periods of mediocre baseball between the few good periods. One position that hasn’t been fruitful for Seattle is catcher. The Mariners have three members in Cooperstown after Randy Johnson changed his … [Read more...] about Seattle Mariners’ All-Time Top 5 Catchers
Mariners Staying Too Idle So Far this Offseason
In the past 10 years, the Seattle Mariners have become a pitching lab powerhouse. Producing quality relievers and drafting and developing their starting pitchers into the gems they are today, pitching is their specialty. But even with all that, players don’t want to come to Seattle. Stories of off-the-field incidents of trading players and lack of communication between … [Read more...] about Mariners Staying Too Idle So Far this Offseason
Nelson Cruz Reportedly Joining Minnesota Twins
Another veteran free agent has a new team with multiple reports indicating Nelson Cruz is headed to the Minnesota Twins on a short-term deal. Cruz is a 14-year veteran with 360 career home runs. He is coming off an impressive four-year run with the Seattle Mariners and should bring a steady power presence to the Twins lineup. Jeff Passan with Yahoo! Sports shared the report. … [Read more...] about Nelson Cruz Reportedly Joining Minnesota Twins