As Ichiro Suzuki departed from baseball Thursday, officially announcing his retirement to the world in Tokyo, the Mariners legend offered a last insight for us all into the mindset that made him tick, fueling him to become one of the greatest hitters the game has ever seen.
"I'm going to work out tomorrow," Ichiro admitted to reporters following the Mariners' 5-4 victory over the Oakland A's in extra innings. "I don't think I will be sitting on the couch."
He continued, after being asked if he'll step out of retirement to play for Japan in the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.