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Ever since 2001, the Seattle Mariners have relied on one player to consistently get on base and to score runs. Ichiro Suzuki is now starting to show his age, 35 years old, on the baseball field. Sure, his team in the World Baseball Classic, Japan, is doing rather well, but Ichiro has not done well. Right now he is posting a .214 batting average for Team Japan, not quite his typical .340 batting average. But, what was his stats in the 2006 World Baseball Classic? Back then, he had a typical .364 average. For the first time, Ichiro may not be able to complete usual tasks. Those tasks include hitting .300 with 200 hits, something he has done every season since coming to Seattle. Without Ichiro in the Mariners lineup, they lose a valuable leadoff hitter, if not the best in the major leagues. I don’t know of any hitters that can take his place on the Mariners’ roster. Then again, I can only think of one player that can match his speed, defense, and hitting ability, Jose Reyes. On the bright
Seattle Mariners odds don’t look bright in 2009. Good teams rely on good pitching, something Seattle is sorely lacking heading into this season. The team was horrific last season, going 61-101 and earning the worst record in the entire American League. While one beloved, familiar face returns to Seattle, it won’t make much of a difference on the Mariners’ sports betting lines—it’s going to be another long year for M’s fans. Seattle Mariners odds: +8000 to win the World Series * King Felix, Bedard and not much else in rotation * Raul Ibanez’s bat will be missed * Griffey’s return is nice, but won’t change Seattle’s fortunes The Seattle pitching staff is solid if unspectacular. Certainly, baseball betting fans recognize Felix Hernandez is the crown jewel. “King Felix” continued his upward progress last year, producing a 3.45 ERA while striking out 175 batters. At just 23 years old the righty appears ready to turn a corner, and he’ll need to if you plan to bet on the Mariners. The only co
