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The Seattle Mariners, a team that struggled during the 2008 MLB season, started 2009 strong and led the division for the first few weeks. Much attributed the success to the return of Ken Griffey Jr., who began his career in Seattle, and has since risen to Hall of Fame status. Griffey also began the season strong, but was soon struggling to hit like he used to. Ichiro Suzuki has remained the best leadoff man in baseball, and reclaimed his elite status from a bit of a slump last year. Those who know Ichiro often say he’s a player that feeds off the energies of those around him, meaning, if others are performing, he will step up his game. This was all the more apparent as Ichiro began 2009 hitting around .400, his average has since declined to a still impressive .364.

While the Mariners have Ichiro, it’s been quite apparent that they don’t have much else. The Mariner bullpen is solid, but their bats have been silent. Without the threat of a big man in the middle of the order, the Mariners can’t outscore other teams, and find it difficult to win unless utilizing Hernandez or Washburn. Still, fans are hopeful, and Mariners jerseys are plentiful in Seattle.