Last I checked, baseball doesn't function on points...Runs are the name of the game. This trade was the best for both parties, deal with it. Ichiro as a talent was fading and the M's have the need to make room for young talent and save cash for future contracts. Ichiro contributed much, and as a life long M's fan, I thank him much, but as in any business, you have to do what makes the most sense. Comparing Ichiro to Barry Sanders is f*cking retarded, in that context, Ichiro should have retired 6 years ago to become a preacher. He may get a shot at a ring soon, and he deserves such. But, the M's deserve more than he can give them at 17mil / year. If you're pissed about Ichiro, just wait until Felix, Smoak & Vargas get moved in the very near future. I believe in Z and what he is doing. Figgins will be gone sooner than later and Felix gone for youthful bats..The big 3 will be in the bigs late next year and we'll have a handful of youth and talented position guys to accompany them. I am anxious for that day ready for the next "big" Seattle star. But what do I know, I've never played ball