Baseball: Ichiro pumped to take on Mariners' player instructor role

Recently retired Japanese baseball icon Ichiro Suzuki said Tuesday that he is excited to take on a new player instructor role with the Seattle Mariners, despite being uncertain about exactly what he will be asked to do."It will be a different situation, but I'll get to be with my teammates again. I don't know what I can do, but being on the same side and exploring possibilities will be fun, no doubt," Suzuki said.While the 19-year MLB veteran admitted he will not be as physically active as he was in his playing days, showing a strong work ethic seems to come naturally to the 45-year-old who…READ FULL ARTICLE