Ichiro makes mystery of Yankees future with 3,000 in sights

Written By Unknown on Senin, 29 September 2014 | 20.50

BOSTON — One future Hall of Famer ended his career on Sunday. Another doesn't know what's going to happen next.

Derek Jeter played his final game in a 9-5 win over the Yankees, hitting behind Ichiro Suzuki, who is a free agent.

The Cooperstown-bound outfielder made some cryptic comments regarding his situation in The Bronx.

"Obviously, there are a lot of things that go on that even the fans or media can't see that go on inside," Ichiro said through an interpreter. "But what I can say is the experiences I had this year … are gonna help me in the future."

When asked if he wanted to stay with the Yankees, Ichiro would only say, "That might be a question maybe you shouldn't ask right now."

OK.

But he would like to get to 3,000 hits with someone in the majors.

"Obviously, you want to get there, but that's not why you play the game and that's not why I'm gonna play the game," said Ichiro, who has 2,844 after a triple on Sunday. He added that he felt "great."

Ichiro was an in-season acquisition who played a key role in getting the Yankees to the playoffs in 2012. General manager Brian Cashman made a slew of moves this year that kept them in the race and now he has to figure out how many of them to bring back.

Chase Headley could stay on as the regular third baseman.Photo: Getty Images

"It's an interesting time," said Chase Headley, one of those acquisitions, coming from San Diego. "Not a lot of players are making it to free agency now. It's tough to do. Hopefully it works out in my favor."

While fellow in-season acquisitions Brandon McCarthy and Stephen Drew are also free agents, the Yankees are facing a big decision regarding a home-grown talent hitting the free-agent market — closer David Robertson.

"Whatever happens, happens," said Robertson.

Headley's case will be one of the more interesting cases, given the team's unique situation at third base with Alex Rodriguez on his way back.

"I know they have a player under contract," Headley said in response to a question about Rodriguez. "We'll see how that shakes out. We'll see what my role would look like."

He made it clear he considers himself an everyday player — ideally at third base.

"I feel like that's what I do the best," said Headley, who also played first base this season. "I want to be a guy that plays. At what position? Obviously, third base I think is my strongest position. I don't want to be a part-time guy."

While Headley helped stabilize the lineup, McCarthy was a huge addition to the rotation after struggling with Arizona.

"I was happy with the way it turned out," said McCarthy, who added he was also interested in returning to The Bronx. "It was a long road to get back to where I wanted to be."

Drew didn't find that success after his trade from the Red Sox. After missing spring training and the two months of the season because he didn't sign a contract, Drew never got going offensively and insisted 2015 isn't even on his mind yet.

"This year was totally crazy," Drew said. "I'm looking forward to a normal offseason. But I really like New York. They have something special here. We'll see how things play out."


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