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February 22, 2012

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Mariners moving Ichiro down to No. 3 spot in batting order

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PEORIA, Ariz. — Ichiro had sensed all winter long that his days as a leadoff hitter for the Mariners were done. So, when the team told him late Monday that he’d be the No. 3 hitter when the season opened, the Japanese star took it in stride. Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon, after the team announced the move, Ichiro said he’d mentally prepared for it and shouldn’t feel too different once Cactus League games begin late next week.  READ MORE »

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