Gordon gives Ichiro fitting tribute in Mariners' win vs A's

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    Dee Gordon had "Thanks 51" on his cap, and in his first at-bat hours after the Mariners announced Ichiro Suzuki's move from the roster to the front office, he held his bat out in front of him and paused, just like the Seattle franchise icon.

    Then, as Suzuki had done for so many years at Safeco Field, the Mariners' new leadoff man legged out an infield single, stole a base, and scored the first Seattle run in a 4-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night.

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