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Okey I know this has nothing to do with dorama or anything, but I just wanted to comment on the fact that we went to a baseball game this weekend. The Baltimore Orioles vs. Seattle Mariners to se Ichiro. Althogh he didn't do too well this particular game, a some of the drunken orioles fan were chanting "IIIIIII-chiro, IIIIIIII-chiro........you suck". Pretty soon, my 2 year old, too were chanting "IIIIIII-chigo, IIIIIIIIchigo". I thought that was pretty cute.

niko2x wrote:Okey I know this has nothing to do with dorama or anything, but I just wanted to comment on the fact that we went to a baseball game this weekend. The Baltimore Orioles vs. Seattle Mariners to se Ichiro. Althogh he didn't do too well this particular game, a some of the drunken orioles fan were chanting "IIIIIII-chiro, IIIIIIII-chiro........you suck". Pretty soon, my 2 year old, too were chanting "IIIIIII-chigo, IIIIIIIIchigo". I thought that was pretty cute.

Ichiro and the Mariners seems to have run out of gas after the All-Star break... I can't believe they dropped out of first place... And Ichiro's batting average has dropped as well... I think Nomar Garciaparra finally passed him just recently... :(

yeah, it seems that he usually tails off near the end of the year. maybe he's not used to playing 162 games a year. what is it in JPN, about 140 something games/yr?

niko2x wrote:yeah, it seems that he usually tails off near the end of the year. maybe he's not used to playing 162 games a year. what is it in JPN, about 140 something games/yr?

Something like that... I recall it was 20-30 games less...

In his first (great) year, Ichiro didn't tail off at all... Must be that American diet... :hehe:

i've watched japanese baseball on nhk a few times.. really interesting to me.. living in singapore, baseball is not a sport well known.. :sweat:

Any baseball fans? :)

tomatoes78 wrote:Any baseball fans? :)

Sure. But the Mariners have been playing so dismally, I don't hear much about them anymore...

Thanks for the news, though.

Ichiro, Ganbatte!!! :applaud: :applaud: :hehe:



Umm, this might be in the wrong location, but the Mods will take care of it... Not to worry. :)

not much of a baseballfan but I know the japanese stars in the american league, can't mis it after watching the sports while I was in japan :P
Go Ichiro! and ganbatte Matsuix2 ^^

if anyone can do it, it's him. he already has the most hits for anyone in MLB history that has 4 yrs experience. (843). Even tho the mariners are crappy, i still scan the lines about ichiro's stats most mornings.

Ichiro is a phenomanal player

warren.mcclendon wrote:Ichiro is a phenomanal player

Yes he is.

His D is just as amazing: I've seen him throw out a couple of guys at third from the outfield... Great arm. :D

He has a great all around game. Hit, steals, defense and occasionally home runs.

If only Ichiro had Godzilla's mindset, he'd be loved in Japan too.

I saw a lot of HS kids in this year's koko taikai using Ichiro-like batting technique...that almost 'slap' swing where you're in the zone more than any other kind of swing....and yep, he's fast as shit, and he's got a cannon. I love watching him play.

Ikumu wrote:If only Ichiro had Godzilla's mindset, he'd be loved in Japan too.

I saw a lot of HS kids in this year's koko taikai using Ichiro-like batting technique...that almost 'slap' swing where you're in the zone more than any other kind of swing....and yep, he's fast as shit, and he's got a cannon. I love watching him play.

i saw him play last yr when he came to play the orioles at camden yard. altho he got caught stealing, still greta to see him play.

Ikumu wrote:If only Ichiro had Godzilla's mindset, he'd be loved in Japan too.

I saw a lot of HS kids in this year's koko taikai using Ichiro-like batting technique...that almost 'slap' swing where you're in the zone more than any other kind of swing....and yep, he's fast as shit, and he's got a cannon. I love watching him play.

It would be great to see him with a team that gave him more exposure like the Yanks, Dodgers, etc... The guy's a phenom.

bmwracer wrote:It would be great to see him with a team that gave him more exposure like the Yanks, Dodgers, etc... The guy's a phenom.

with the JPN population as huge as it is in sea-town, i dunno if he WANTS to leave...

niko2x wrote:with the JPN population as huge as it is in sea-town, i dunno if he WANTS to leave...

We've got a pretty sizable group down here in SoCal (hint hint). :D

niko2x wrote:with the JPN population as huge as it is in sea-town, i dunno if he WANTS to leave...

I agree. He doesnt have dreams like Godzilla, I think Ichiro wanted to show the world the he can play at any level...and be great.

Yo we'll have to catch an Orioles game sometime...Im a Giants fan, I went to see a double header and saw Bonds crank one out :woot:
I think Tejada is a good player. And Mora wont stop hitting :p

Damn, I was hoping this thread would have some pics, oh well :beaten: I know nothing about sports, but he's pretty hot :woot:

Ikumu wrote:If only Ichiro had Godzilla's mindset, he'd be loved in Japan too.

A lot of Japanese think that since Ichiro left Japan his head has become too big and many of his old fans don't like him anymore. They feel he has stuck his nose up at Japan. In any event he is an amazing player. I played some fantasy baseball this year and was lucky enough to draft him. I think everyone respects Godzilla's mindset it's hard not to like him. (Even though I hate the Yankees)