Ichiro returning to Seattle

[NWinAZ]

 

[NWinAZ]

LOL! I said this last week.

 

[Duders]

I could be wrong but I'm thinking this was the plan all along. A nice way to pick up a bunch of extra $ from fans by putting Ichiro on the field for a while and then move him to the FO. What a bunch of shit!! This organization must really think the fans are dummies with money to spend and they will get it any way they can. I've so had it with the bullshit this organization is feeding the Northwest fans. + = The Mariner's Organiztion

 

[Duders]

LOL! I said this last week.

Just another way to make money for the Mariner's ownership. I'll bet the rest of the League is thinking the Seattle Mariner's organization is the laughing stock of Major League Baseball.

 

[wazzu31]

LOL! I said this last week.

I'm wondering how this contractually works. He has a guaranteed 1 year deal to play baseball, if he doesn't retire what happens with that? I can't imagine the MLBPA would allow the Mariners to change the language in the contract. It's confusing how he isn't retiring, nor getting DFA'd, nor going on the IR yet the Mariners can bring someone up to take his roster spot.

 

[Msfann]

I'm wondering how this contractually works. He has a guaranteed 1 year deal to play baseball, if he doesn't retire what happens with that? I can't imagine the MLBPA would allow the Mariners to change the language in the contract. It's confusing how he isn't retiring, nor getting DFA'd, nor going on the IR yet the Mariners can bring someone up to take his roster spot.

Also when his Hall of Fame 5 year clock starts.

 

[Cloud]

We all knew this was coming with Gamel getting healthy. I'm glad they didn't release him outright, this move proves they have a ton respect for Ichiro and realize what baseball means to him. 2019 will be determined for him but having him in the FO for 2018 couldn't hurt as his presence around the club will be beneficial.

Good luck Ichiro.

 

[NWinAZ]

I think they agreed that he would step into an office position which negates his baseball contract. Retiring in baseball is actually a paper process which he is not submitting right now making him a free agent technically.

As far as the H.O.F. goes, his clock won't start until he actually submits the retirement paperwork which my guess will be done after the Japanese series next March. Just my guess like I said.

 

[NWinAZ]

As far as the H.O.F. goes, his clock won't start until he actually submits the retirement paperwork which my guess will be done after the Japanese series next March. Just my guess like I said.

Better explanation.

 

[Podunkparte]

So now we're talking about Ichiro possibly being on the team next year for another charade?! Jesus fucking Christ, just stop and move on!

 

[NWinAZ]

 

[NWinAZ]

Biggest. Losers. Ever.

 

[wazzu31]

One other thing from the news conference I found kind of amusing was Stanton essentially put a sword out there and told Dipoto to take it if he wants a new contract. "This was a Jerry and Scott decision bringing Ichiro back"

 

[wazzu31]

I think they agreed that he would step into an office position which negates his baseball contract. Retiring in baseball is actually a paper process which he is not submitting right now making him a free agent technically.

As far as the H.O.F. goes, his clock won't start until he actually submits the retirement paperwork which my guess will be done after the Japanese series next March. Just my guess like I said.

How does it negate his contract though? I thought the only thing any player could do to negate a contract is retire since salaries are fully guaranteed?

 

[Duders]

I sure don't get it. Jerry says that "Ichiro's presence in the Clubhouse and with the players and staff improves our opportunity to win games". Yeah, right Mr. Dipoto- maybe you should teach Ichiro how to speak English- no doubt that would improve opportunities to win games too. The dude speaks very little English at best. You're better off just keeping your pie hole shut rather than spewing out all the bullshit to try and justify stupid decisions.

 

[NWinAZ]

How does it negate his contract though? I thought the only thing any player could do to negate a contract is retire since salaries are fully guaranteed?

He has quit for the season. Retiring refers to end of career. Both end the contract though a buyout of sorts could have been negotiated.

 

[Podunkparte]

I sure don't get it. Jerry says that "Ichiro's presence in the Clubhouse and with the players and staff improves our opportunity to win games". Yeah, right Mr. Dipoto- maybe you should teach Ichiro how to speak English- no doubt that would improve opportunities to win games too. The dude speaks very little English at best. You're better off just keeping your pie hole shut rather than spewing out all the bullshit to try and justify stupid decisions.

Do you ever tire of being wrong?

It's well documented that he speaks English just fine, and you can see him interacting with teammates all the time.

 

[wazzu31]

He has quit for the season. Retiring refers to end of career. Both end the contract though a buyout of sorts could have been negotiated.

Ok, I've just never heard of someone getting a different role in an organization while not retiring. Plus I've never heard any baseball team talk about activating a player who isn't a player.

 

[NWinAZ]

Ok, I've just never heard of someone getting a different role in an organization while not retiring. Plus I've never heard any baseball team talk about activating a player who isn't a player.

It's the Mariners so...

 

[seattlefan75]

Havent read what everyone has already wrote but I am pretty sure that Ichiro doesnt want to retire because he wants to play the opening series against the A's I believe next season in Japan. That would be a great ending to his career in baseball.

In other non ichiro news but still on japanese players does anyone know when Kuma is coming back?