Ichiro Placed on DL
by Matthew on Apr 3, 2009 10:27 AM PDT
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PrintPEORIA, Ariz. -- Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik announced today that All-Star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki will be placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 31, and will miss the first week of the regular season.
Ichiro had been suffering severe fatigue, causing him to miss the Mariners last three Cactus League games (March 30-April 1). He was examined by doctors in Arizona who determined that he had suffered a bleeding ulcer. The ulcer is not bleeding now, but in the interim, doctors have ordered restricted activity.
"It was a very difficult decision to place Ichiro on the disabled list," Zduriencik said, "especially since we know what a fierce competitor he is, and how important it is to him to help the team. However, we determined it was in both his best interest, and the best interest of the club, to place him on the DL at this time."
Ichiro will be eligible to return to Major League games on Wednesday, April 15.
Shit.
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From what I can gather with a couple of quick calls, the Mariners are very hopeful Ichiro will be ready to play on April 15, when he's eligible to come off the disabled list. If that's the case, this is not a huge blow. He would miss just eight games, and be back for the second game of the team's first homestand at Safeco, facing the Angels.
That's some relief at least.
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Another little shitty part of the timing:
Ichiro will be eligible to return to Major League games on Wednesday, April 15.
So he’s missing the home opener too.
Which pretty much guarantees Griffey in the OF.
by Aaron Campeau on Apr 3, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Griffey was going to be in the OF for the home opener regardless
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 3, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I couldn't imagine a scenario where he wouldn't be unless his leg fell off
and even then they’d find a way.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Hell...
Griffey has played the OF like he has had one leg for the past 5 years. If anybody can do it without a leg, it’s him.
by 88fingerslukee on Apr 3, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
SAVING BASEBALL ALL OVER AGAIN FOR SEATTLE
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
You know.
Since the front office can’t screw up the team anymore the Baseball Gods are trying newer, more creative ways to screw us over.
That's right, he only got ulcers after being questioned about his leadership
by Bearskin Rugburn on Apr 3, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Any hints of this during the WBC?
His play seemed strangely un-Ichiro (especially that dropped fly ball in foul territory) until he went crazy in the championship game.
Carlos Silva IS the ulcer.
Throw the snacks in the bag and I'm ghost like Swayze!
Preserved In All His Greatness - R.I.P. The Reignman 1989 to 1997
Ichiro is a selfish bastard for caring so much
by lemonverbena on Apr 3, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
This guy takes the WBC so damn serious he gets a bleeding ulcer..
Relax Ichiro it’s just baseball dude
At least Endy Chavez is on fire at the plate.
But who plays in right field? Endy or Wlad? And if Endy is in RF, does that mean more Griffey in LF? I say yes as much as I don’t want to see it.
So does Wilson get to break camp with the team?
I like Endy in LF and Wlad in RF for the time being
I think there is an empty spot now
with Tyler Walker’s release.
You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.
There's 3 spots
Walker’s gone, Morse is gone, and Lugo is gone
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and now Corona's gone
Make that 4
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WHAT. THE FUCK.
I called this last night when I was talking to my roommates. I said that if something was wrong with Ichiro, it was going to be something actually serious health wise.
This week is going well
The pup that laughs when you're down on your luck.
by Scrappy the Scapegoat on Apr 3, 2009 10:38 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
This news is bearing down on us like a shotgun full of snow.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Apr 3, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
More like this team hurts Ichiro.
Or Geoff Baker hurts Ichiro.
I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.
We need to make Ichiro feel better QUICK!
What non-baseball things make Ichiro happiest? Whatever they are, we need to find out quick and get them to him as quickly as possible. Our Japanese-speaking LLers need to scour his japanese media interviews for insights into what warms his soul. The amazing translated interview Baker posted this morning is a good place to start. Whether puppies, Kabuki, Mexican food, ponies, or the Red Green Show, Ichiro deserves it.
I also humbly recommend a card from Erik Bedard.
Sean Green could also visit him this Tuesday
by Graham MacAree on Apr 3, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
This is great:
Ichiro: At the end, [Kawasaki Muneo] sent me an e-mail. “I like you even more now than I did before,” something to that effect. “The reason why is because you were so great when you weren’t hitting,” he wrote. “And your last hit, I will never forget as long as I live.” It brought tears to my eyes. I half cried. Really, I wanted to send Muneo two years’ worth of Yunkel [laughs]. [Yunkel is a health drink Ichiro endorses].
Perhaps . . .
I knew a guy in high school who had an ulcer from drinking too much Pepsi — like several 2-liters a day.
I think I trust Ichiro not to drink battery acid on a regular basis, considering how well he treats his body, but maybe it’s the source of all his powers.
Oh, and make sure to translate!
Or else you’ll probably give Graham an ulcer – he’s probably already on the edge from the explosion of Japanese comments (now deleted) on that WBC thread.
I blame Papua New Guinea beer...
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by PositivePaul on Apr 3, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
As long
as he’s playing on his own bobblehead night, I don’t think the entire season will be a wash.
Clearly...
….the blame here goes to Geoff Baker and all of his probing questions to Ichiro about clubhouse chemistry. Stressed Ichiro straight into an ulcer.
Ichiro
Please get some rest…
I is for inner strength
C is for courage
H is for hero
I is for intestinal fortitude
R is for Return Soon!
O is for Ovation
You will clearly get a standing ovation from me when you return. And I am in a wheelchair.
by Tony S on Apr 3, 2009 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 10 recs
Well this was an nexpected ray of sunshine
intestinal fortitude indeed.
by Bearskin Rugburn on Apr 3, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn fine post.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Apr 3, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
More excited about baseball than anytime since I was little (the M's glory days)
I feel like I’ve been rescued from Hell; Purgatory seems a delight by comparison.
The important question is who do I pick up to
[DELETED NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR FANTASY TEAM]
You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.
It's hard to complain that we're being unfairly damaged when the Angels and A's have also been smoked.
I agree, however, that it’s pretty funny.
Something to think about.
In the first day or two missing from action, Ichiro wanted to play. Wak told him to go home and rest.
Yikes.
Yeah, but did he want to dive for balls?
That’s all that matters.
Ok, show of hands...
Who honestly thought that Ichiro would be on the DL before Griffey?
I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.
Updated with more Stone:
From what I can gather with a couple of quick calls, the Mariners are very hopeful Ichiro will be ready to play on April 15, when he’s eligible to come off the disabled list. If that’s the case, this is not a huge blow. He would miss just eight games, and be back for the second game of the team’s first homestand at Safeco, facing the Angels.
Trying to think positive...
Traditionally, April is his worst month at the plate. That’s a nice way of saying he normally pretty much sucks in April anyway, so a few days of less sucktitude is probably better than later in the season when he normally is a better producer…
(On another note, this is the first time I noticed BB-Ref’s redesign. Upon first glance it seems better, but I’ll delve into that later)
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from Divish
" UPDATE: I just got off the phone with Zduriencik and he said that Ichiro was not happy with the decision to be placed on the disabled list. He wanted to try and play through the discomfort and fatigue.
“At the end of the day, we took the decision out of his hands,” Zduriencik said.
Even after the diagnosis, Ichiro wanted to get some work in to stay shapr.
“He wanted to work out today,” Zduriencik said. “We had to tell him no.”
The remedy for this is heavy rest and lack of activity isn’t something Ichiro is used to or will accept, but Zduriencik said the Mariners will be vigilant in making sure that he does not try to rush himself back.
“We want him to rest because that’s the remedy for this,” Zduriencik said.
Zduriencik said the decision to place him on the DL was prudent, considering the time of the year.
“This was a decision based on what’s best for 162 games, not the early window of games he would miss,” he said. “Had we allowed him to play, or this thing got worse later in the season, you’re looking at the possibility of him missing 14 or 15 games.”"
Ichiro hurts the team by not listening to his doctors.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Apr 3, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
He'll just hit more bunt singles to make up for it.
He’ll be fine.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
Plus better clubhouse chemistry, ya know!
(actually, I’m only partly joking)
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So, at least we'll be able to draft Strasburg next year when the Nationals don't sign him this year.
Jose Lopez roxxorz my boxxorz.
54!
I suppose it could be worse...
Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!
by seattlecougar on Apr 3, 2009 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 12 recs
And making the day even better ...
Furness, Nelson & Puckett have the season preview! Nellie is baffled that the Japan team felt pressure to win the WBC!
and Sandmeyer
who is pissed that the organization didn’t manage Morrow’s blood sugar to be a starter. Huh?
by msb on Apr 3, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Sadly, that's about it.
Apparently, you can just fix your blood sugar levels.
by msb on Apr 3, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
But Ichiro fucked over Morrow
by having two ice creams. When Morrow followed suit, glucose hell broke loose.
by johnbai on Apr 3, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
You know what would cure Morrow's diabetes?
Stephen Strasburg.
This makes me sad >:(
I want people to start fluffing Grant Green or someone to lessen the blow.
Wakamatsu chimes in
Per Ryan Divish:
“This is a guy that’s never been on the disabled list and something he takes great pride in,” he said. “But we had to convince him that this was the best thing for him and the best thing for this team. He did not want to not be with the team when the season opened.”
Ichiro being stubborn still lobbied to play, and Wakamatsu admitted Ichiro won’t be able to rest like a normal person would rest.
“It’s a challenge, we’re trying to get him to understand the severity of this and how important these first few days are when it comes to his recovery,” he said. “This is a serious thing, and if we had misdiagnosed it or he pushes it too soon, it could be really serious.”
When I mentioned if people realized the true strain that he was under in the WBC with the crushing expectations and overwhelming media scrutiny, Wakamatsu went even further.
“To me, it’s just the fact that he cares that much,” he said. “I don’t know if people give him enough credit for how much just he much cares about playing the game, his teammates and the teams he plays on.”
Until I became a problem pot smoker
I had all sorts of crazy, weed-fueled adventures.
by Aaron Campeau on Apr 3, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
So he'll walk to the grocery store and buy eleven bags of jalapeno Cheetos
He won’t be stressing out about it.
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 3, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
If I were an acquaintance of Ichiro I would be giving him a wide berth right now
Ichiro being denied ability to play when he wants to + stomach ulcer = Sweet liquid death for any who cross him
Did I say he was a ninja?
It might just be a really cool fashion choice.
by msb on Apr 3, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
No
But they have to fight Scurvy. Vitamin C deficiency is a bitch.
Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!
by seattlecougar on Apr 3, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
No joke...
Clearly Ichiro would be a samurai.
by jimmylauderdale on Apr 3, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Image post FAILS
Trying again
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Apr 3, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tycho Brahe died of a burst bladder.
I don’t know what that has to do with your comment, but I just find it hilarious.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Apr 3, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Are we seriously looking at a Endy-Guti-Griffey/Wlad OF?! Could put Saunders in RF instead…
You got slurved bitch.
I really thought the baseball gods would of thought of this one before now.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
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