The Miami Marlins, in need of a fourth outfielder reached out to former star Ichiro Suzuki this off-season, reportedly talked about signing a 2-year deal. Ultimately Ichiro opted for a 1-year deal with the Marlins.
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It made sense for both sides at the time to make it a one-year arrangement. The Miami Marlins risked signing a guy was entering his age 41-season and Ichiro was not 100% sure how his arrangement with the Marlins would go, as the National League lacks a DH spot to get him as many at bats as possible.