November 11, 201411 yr Sox will still be rebuilding in 2015 and probably won't sign the players they target. Why not sign Ichiro?
November 11, 201411 yr Depending how cheap it wouldn't be a bad guy to take a flier on as a part of a dh/Rf platoon. Maybe as Tanks platoon mate but that better be plan F. Edited November 11, 201411 yr by ChiSox59
November 11, 201411 yr Ichiro doesn't fit what the Sox are looking for at this point. If this were next year, it'd be different, but it's just not the time for him.
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 10:28 PM) Ichiro doesn't fit what the Sox are looking for at this point. If this were next year, it'd be different, but it's just not the time for him. He should finish his career in Seattle and then go away. He'll get a few HOF votes. Edited November 11, 201411 yr by oldsox
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (oldsox @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 09:31 PM) He should finish his career in Seattle and then go away. He'll get a lot of HOF votes. I think he's a first ballot hall of famer.
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 09:32 PM) I think he's a first ballot hall of famer. I don't think there's any doubt. I wonder if the sox are in on Maeda, if they would look into Ichiro to help ease the transition to N.A. (maybe put him in the Konerko role) That would be the only way I'd take Ichiro, otherwise no.
November 11, 201411 yr The Sox need a 4th outfielder that can play a significant amount of time in CF, since Eaton isn't likely to be a 150+ game/year type player. Ichiro isn't that guy anymore. BTW, good interview of Ichiro tonight on MLBN. Edited November 11, 201411 yr by flavum
November 11, 201411 yr Makes the most sense for him to go to the NL where he can platoon/ have more opportunity to pinch hit, pinch defend, and even pinch run. Steamer strangely projects him to retire. He's gonna do his best to get those 156 more hits for 3000 I'd say. Edited November 11, 201411 yr by Vance Law
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (Soxfest @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:14 AM) Ichiro is toast not that i am questioning what you said, but asking why??? he did put up some decent numbers.
November 11, 201411 yr Ichiro is one of those guys you sign as the final piece of the contender puzzle but unfortunately the Sox have other pieces that need to be put in place first. Shame really because I love the idea of having a lefty that hits lefties.
November 11, 201411 yr I still think Ichiro has some gas in the tank and could help out a team. He was underused the past couple seasons in NY in my opinion. However, adding him to the OF mix would not be beneficial to the Sox this season since the primary goal should be to get our young guys as many ABs as possible to look to contend in 2016 and going forward. Unfortunately, although Ichiro could help the Sox in 2015, it would not help their chances beyond this season
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 10, 2014 -> 09:32 PM) I think he's a first ballot hall of famer. As well he should be. He is one of absolute all time favorite players to watch hit, not to mention he just destroyed the MLB pitching to the tune of 200+ hits for 10 straight years, and set a new MLB record for hits in one season. I really want to see him get his 3000 hits here. Plus when you add in his hits in Japan, he is sitting about 150 short of Pete Roses total. I see no compelling reason at all that the guy isn't a first ballot HOFer. None.
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 01:23 PM) I still think Ichiro has some gas in the tank and could help out a team. He was underused the past couple seasons in NY in my opinion. However, adding him to the OF mix would not be beneficial to the Sox this season since the primary goal should be to get our young guys as many ABs as possible to look to contend in 2016 and going forward. Unfortunately, although Ichiro could help the Sox in 2015, it would not help their chances beyond this season it all depends if the sox pick up an outfielder or not. if not, he can be a quickfix at a low price and he might not hurt the team that much, offensively speaking.
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 09:10 AM) it all depends if the sox pick up an outfielder or not. if not, he can be a quickfix at a low price and he might not hurt the team that much, offensively speaking. Yeah, if the Sox somehow miss out on better guys I would gladly take Ichiro for a year. He can still do some things. But he's not Plan A.
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (shysocks @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:19 PM) Yeah, if the Sox somehow miss out on better guys I would gladly take Ichiro for a year. He can still do some things. But he's not Plan A. you are correct. i think he is a great 1 yr quick fix.
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 09:27 AM) you are correct. i think he is a great 1 yr quick fix. I think if we miss on other guys, we may as well leave the spot open and try out a bunch of guys that have a better opportunity to be long term options.
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:32 PM) I think if we miss on other guys, we may as well leave the spot open and try out a bunch of guys that have a better opportunity to be long term options. ok i will bite, can you give me an example.
November 11, 201411 yr QUOTE (shysocks @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 09:19 AM) Yeah, if the Sox somehow miss out on better guys I would gladly take Ichiro for a year. He can still do some things. But he's not Plan A. I would rather see him in our OF over Viciedo for sure. I'd also rather see him as a one year option, versus some of the other Plan C's out there.
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