PEORIA, Ariz. -- Ichiro Suzuki made his first appearance in the Mariners' clubhouse and on their practice field Thursday, drawing considerable attention from teammates and the large throng of Japanese reporters following his every move in familiar fashion.
It was similar to the scene from 17 years earlier, when Ichiro first signed with Seattle, except for the graying hair and the more-established relationships with his Major League peers.
Robinson Cano, who played with Ichiro for the Yankees from 2012-13, greeted him with a big hug. Dee Gordon was all smiles upon reuniting with his buddy from their Marlins days.