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Ichiro Suzuki's 4,000th hit will be a milestone to celebrate
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Sorry, Pete Rose! Here is why Ichiro Suzuki would have 4,600 hits
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Ichiro Suzuki: A virtuoso on the diamond - The Japan Times
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Should Yankees look to Japan to fill outfield void?
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OBITUARY The Master Who Made Ichiro and Godzilla Matsui's Gloves
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Careers of Suzuki and Matsui Are Further Intertwined - The New
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The Colossal Legacy of Ichiro's Rookie Season, 20 Years Later
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Cubs sign NPB phenom Seiya Suzuki to five-year, $85M deal
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Ohtani hits a solo home run to overtake Ichiro and become 2nd on
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Careers of Suzuki and Matsui Are Further Intertwined - The New