TOKYO (AP) – Ichiro Suzuki says a renewed sense of enthusiasm was behind his decision to sign a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins.
Making a rare appearance at a press conference in his native Japan, Suzuki said: ”When I met (Miami) team executives yesterday, I felt incredible enthusiasm so I wanted to respond to their enthusiasm and I believe that is something I have been looking for the last two years.”
Suzuki’s deal includes $2.8 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances: $400,000 for 300 and the same amount for each additional 50 through 600.
The 41-year-old Suzuki, a 10-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner, is expected to be the team’s fourth outfielder behind Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna.
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