OT Classy way for Ichiro to retire.

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    One of the greatest players in baseball history.
     
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    I remember when I was real new in the business I worked for NHK, the Japanese broadcast company. I probably did about 30 of his home games in Seattle with him. Never forget that. Had a camera that only shot Ichiro and sent it back home. Great people to work with. Had the chance to meet him a few times and was a very cool generous guy. I didn't tell him that I hated baseball though. Congrats on an amazing career.
     
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    Legend....one of the greatest to play the game..shoutout to the Mariniers for letting him retire a Mariner and offering him an office job
     
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    Don't really give a shit about MLB but man I love Ichiro !

    Wish I could have seen him in the Tokyo Dome...

    But I'll but there on 2nd of April for the home opening day, SO FUCKING HYPED !
     
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    You are "hyped" about baseball? Really? Are you not getting enough sleep?
     
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    He was definitely an exciting player to watch. He was a very unconventional hitter but also a very effective hitter and amazing power for his size and batting style as well as amazing defense. He will be missed.
     
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    spoken like a true "golf" nerd"...the sport that's basically playing frisbee by yourself!
     
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    cool story. I bet he would have respected you're position on baseball.
    I took my 3 sons to see him at his first game.
     
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    What do you guys think of that huge contract Trout got?
    If they offer it I take it.
     
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    I think it hurts the game
     
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    Legend.

    Great sendoff in Tokyo.

    The only time I ever saw him live he wasnt a mariner. Went on the day he was traded to the yankees (Who they were playing that day)... I'm about 100 feet from him in a yankees uniform... it was pretty surreal. He interacted with the fans a lot that day. Seems really classy.
     
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    Fun fact.

    10% of MLB players make 90% of the money. Not good at all for the game
     
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    I know it's an unpopular opinion, but I'm not a fan of ichiro. Huge Mariners fan, but not of him. Glad he's retired.
     
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    I actually enjoyed watching him, made the "game" at least a little bit exciting.
     
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    Can't believe they give THAT much money to somebody who won't even break a sweat.
     
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    Whats the ratio in the NFL? It seems like QB’s make a lot and everyone else... not so much.
     
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    No idea? I heard that stat this morning
     
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    If you have no idea and you just heard the stat why do you think it’s bad for the league?
     
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    The organization must feel there will be some pay back on their investment? He's hasn't won series as yet.
     
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