For whatever the reason, the news was lost, or ignored, or minimized, but Ichiro leaving the field is a much bigger deal than the coverage it's receiving.
This is what just happened: Elvis just left the building.
On Thursday, Ichiro Suzuki didn't necessarily retire, but he is leaving the game to step into a front office role with the Seattle Mariners.
He is 44, and has nine singles this season in 44 at bats. He's retired.
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