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Ichiro's playing days over for 2018, moves to Mariners front office
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Ichiro Suzuki Hangs Up the Cleats, for now, and Will Move to Front Office Role with Mariners, by Tom Hayden
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Ichiro the Public Diplomat USC Center on Public Diplomacy
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Ichiro Suzuki transitioning to front office gig with Mariners, but don't call it retirement just yet – New York Daily News
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Mariners Legend Ichiro Retires: Farewell and Thank You for Everything
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Ichiro won't play again in 2018 after joining Mariners front office
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Ichiro Suzuki reportedly signs minor league contract with Mariners
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Ichiro Suzuki Announces Retirement - MLB Trade Rumors
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Ichiro Suzuki's greatest hit was proving he belonged, Baseball
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Ichiro Suzuki Moves To Front Office Role, Will Not Continue Playing In 2018 - MLB Trade Rumors
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Valley News - World Impact: Ichiro's Greatest Hit Was Proving He Belonged
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Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R, front) serves as a temporary coach for Kokugakuin Kugayama high school's baseball team on Nov. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. (Kyodo)==Kyodo Photo via Credit: Newscom/Alamy Live