Monday July 7th, 2008
Congrats to Ichiro Suzuki on being selected to appear in his 8th straight all-star game. Ichiro took home MVP honors in last seasons contest, and will look to be the first repeat All-Star MVP in league history. The game will be played at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
For years, fans and players have wanted to see Ichiro in the home run derby. “I can only do it if I’m asked,” said Ichiro. “I’m not going to raise my hand and say, ‘I’m going to do it,’ but I would definitely think about it if they ask.” Well i can say first hand that he should.
I go back to my first time watching Ichiro play. It was at Roger’s Centre in Toronto. I showed up during batting practice and was making my way down the steps toward my 1st baseline seat. I heard the crowd in a mild frenzy, especially for batting practice time. I figured maybe Richie Sexson was up blasting big flys to the upper deck. So I rushed down the aisle and to my surprise saw Ichiro at the plate hitting one blast after another over the right field wall. I couldn’t believe it. Any Mariner fan that has watched him in BP will agree.. he should do it!
