Earlier today, the Mariners formally announced what we’ve all known for a few days: Ichiro is coming back.
The return of Ichiro comes at a time when the M’s are in dire need of some outfield help. With three of the four projected MLB outfielders nursing injuries of various severities, Ichiro provides some much-needed outfield depth and a nostalgic presence for the fans.
When it comes to the fanbase, there seem to be two major schools of thought with regards to the signing. Let’s take a look at what those people are saying.