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With Stanton out, Ichiro up for challenge
- Updated: August 16, 2016
CINCINNATI — The resurgence of Ichiro Suzuki has been one of the most entertaining storylines of the season for the Marlins. His quest for 3,000 hits received worldwide coverage, and now, once again, the 42-year-old is in the spotlight.
This time, Ichiro is drawing interest because he’s being asked to go from bench player to Miami’s starting right fielder. Giancarlo Stanton’s Grade 3 groin strain has prompted manager Don Mattingly to give more playing time to the 30th player in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits.
“It doesn’t mean we’re going to run him out there 18 days in a row,” Mattingly said. “We’re going to give him his days and we’re going to keep him …
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