Tag Archives: Ichiro Suzuki

Marlins lead with their Chen

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Jorge Costales

Today’s home opener for the Miami Marlins vs the Detroit Tigers will have in attendance a trio of international players and one Tiger coach [Omar Vizquel] who can easily be considered the greatest MLB players their countries ever produced. The … Continue reading →

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Ichiro and how he gets to 3,000

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Jorge Costales

Of the current 29 players with at least 3,000 hits in the history of MLB, the highest average hits per season belongs to Pete Rose at 177. If Ichiro reaches exactly 3,000 in 2016, his average hits per year would … Continue reading →

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Ichiro facts and Western legends

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Jorge Costales

A 1962 movie, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, was made by a trio of Hollywood legends, John Ford, John Wayne and James Stewart. The film is most often referenced because at its dramatic conclusion, came one of the greatest … Continue reading →

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The at bats Ichiro needs for 4,257

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Jorge Costales

Two major milestones are on the horizon for Ichiro Suzuki. An additional 134 hits would tie him with Pete Rose at 4,256 professional base hits. If he gets 22 hits beyond that, he would then reach the 3,000 hit threshold … Continue reading →

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Ichiro reminds us why we are fans

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Jorge Costales

The only embargo being lifted in Miami in 2015 relates to an islands nation with a proud baseball tradition dating back to the 19th century, Japan.  As such; I, generic Marlins fan of Hispanic background, being of some mind and … Continue reading →

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Cuba’s WBC loss in San Diego alters urban planning in Santiago de Cuba

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Japan knocked Cuba out of the World Baseball Classic yesterday in San Diego and its effects were felt as far away as Santiago de Cuba. A major infrastructure project, the first in the city since 1967–largely due to Soviet largess … Continue reading →

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