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Ichiro Wants to Play Until He's 50; Says He'll 'Just Die' After Retiring

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Ichiro Suzuki has eclipsed 3,000 hits, captured two batting titles, made 10 All-Star teams and snagged an American League MVP during his 16-year MLB career, but he doesn't sound ready to slow down anytime soon.

According to the New York Daily News' Nicholas Parco, the 43-year-old said Wednesday he has his sights set on playing in the majors until he's 50 years old.

"Nobody knows what the future holds," he said. "But the way I feel, how I'm thinking, I feel like nothing can stop me from doing it.