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...best player and then signed him to a three-year, $14 million deal, Ichiro has exuded an aura of professionalism mixed with a boy's giddy excitement over discovering a new playground. "He's a rookie, but only by the standards of the league's rules," says Mariners catcher Dan Wilson. "Nobody here is treating him like a kid coming up. Really...
...After he steps in the batter's box at the start of every at bat, the left-handed-hitting Ichiro crouches into a catcher's tuck, loosening his hamstrings. Then he pops up, plants his left foot, drags it parallel to the plate and plants it again. With his right foot resting outside the box, Ichiro wags his black Mizuno bat back and forth below his belt like a putter. He proceeds to whip it around in a counterclockwise loop, stopping as soon as his hands reach his chest. Then Ichiro uses his right hand to hold the bat parallel...
Another big blow to the Crimson was the injury to sophomore catcher and team sparkplug Monica Monijo. Montijo was cleated in a collision at the plate against then-No. 4 Cal-Berkeley, and required 300 stitches to mend the gash...
Springfest could take place in the new stadium and feature the guitar stylings of backup catcher Scott Hatteberg...
...Down 3-2, Coach Jenny Allard made an interesting call, instructing sophomore catcher Monica Montijo to lay down a bunt for a hit. Although Montijo was out, the successful sacrifice put Thoke on third and Williamson on second...