Dude, Salk.... What's up with your left hand?

Dude.....Could you be more rude!

Not cool bhamfan. If you don't like Salks commentary, I certainly understand that. But don't be a jerk.

Hey man. Miss the "Hey man" but on point. Dude, agree. Ichi in 3 hole is fine. If he can do just ONE rbi per game with a slap hit, I'm not worried about his "STANCE" Produce a run. I'm more worried about getting someone ON to slap in. Was NOT impressed with figgy until he laid the bunt to advance runner. I thought figgy was being figgy by getting us out of an inning or slapping momentum on the back of the head. But hey man, kinda excited. This team has some pieces that can surprise a lot of people. Go #Mariners Go. This could be a defining season for a 35 year old team.

Japan, get your brooms ready, 'cuz our Ms are getting ready to sweep the As back to the states.

Whose Salk????

I don't agree. I think it was all about Figgins. This club is really in a spot with Figgins and what to do with him. This club also has questions about Iciro. This switch addresses both. Figgins maybe can plunk a couple out there in play and the following guys can punch him home. The same goes for Iciro. So long as these guys can get on base, and let the the hitters knock them home or move them up. I think this move was the only move to make sense. But it does include Figgins as a major part of this move.

His performance the other night, although successful, was worrisome for me. He really did not drive the ball. Even the hit that drove in the run was a slap, imo. If Ackley or Figgins is on 1st base ahead of him I can see a lot of fielder's choices/DP's in the future. I love the guy, and unlike many many delusional Seattle fans I actually appreciate being able to watch a HOF player play for us. I was even optimistic about the switch—not that I think it's the best place for him, but hoping that he could alter his approach to be successful there. After seeing his approach the last two nights I just can't see it. I hope I'm wrong, but I think leadoff if where he should be. If Figgins can cut it at leadoff, then that helps the team so I understand the switch. But if Figgins falters then Ichiro has to be moved back if he's still trying to beat out infield hits with runners on base. I have no problem with Ichi batting leadoff again, and neither should he. I'm so sick of people worrying about players' egos about their role. Play the best nine in the best positions and the best batting order. That's what you get paid to do! Players are not the manager. Shut up and play ball.

I wasn't trying to be a "jerk". I honestly thought he had a bad reaction to a bug bite or something. However, I want to sincerely apologize if it is something else that is going on with you hand. My bad.