PEORIA, Ariz. -- The familiar batting stance and sweet swing of Ichiro Suzuki was confined to a backfield at the Peoria Sports Complex, but the 44-year-old was back in business with the Mariners on Friday as he took his first live batting practice against reliever Nick Vincent.
And for the venerable veteran, it was another welcome step in what has been a remarkable reunion.
"The facility has changed and some things have changed. But it really feels good. It is home," Ichiro said through interpreter Allen Turner. "You feel at peace because you see faces you're familiar with.