Article on Ichiro in NY Times

Article in NY Times worth reading on Ichiro- article (registration required)

Regarding Ichiro and hitting more home runs-

"The power stroke probably will not help Suzuki break Sisler's record, but some of his teammates would like to see it more often. A couple of players grumbled privately last week that Suzuki bunted twice with two outs and a runner on second base.

Suzuki is caught between two spheres. While the team is desperate for run production, the organization is promoting him for the record. After every hit, the scoreboard at Safeco Field flashes his total. "At least they don't do it before I hit," Suzuki said."

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Meanwhile, the Yanks are getting crushed by KC. When the Yanks decide to lose, they don't mind getting drilled it would seem.

Their pitching is not what NY fans expect to see in September. This will take their lead down to 3 games over Boston, in the fight for home field advantage in the playoffs.