Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Tuesday he has decided to move Ichiro Suzuki from his traditional leadoff spot to third in the lineup. "Ichiro Suzuki will be hitting third for us this year," Wedge said. "I sat down and explained to him the whys and wherefores, and it wasn't out of left field because we had this discussions before.
"I think he was more than prepared for it and he came in here knowing that would be a serious option, and a part of him maybe expected it. But he is on board. I was very clear with him. He is very clear with me. He is ready to go." The Mariners scored the fewest runs in the American League the last three seasons.
Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2012
