Hey, remember this post? The one where I tracked down the Japanese interview where Ichiro makes some statements that made Babelfish think that maybe he was on his way to Fenway? The one that the Seattle Times blasted by bringing in someone who “spoke” and “translated” this “Japanese” language? (I mean, come on, “Japanese” sounds about as real as “elvish.” Or “French.” I mean, who would name a language after a bread or a laundry?)

Good times.

Well, turns out, I CALLED IT.

In language as direct as he has used yet about his future with the Mariners, the record-setting leadoff man indicated he has yet to receive any contract extension offer, is “very upset” about the team’s losing ways of late and remains intrigued by the prospect of free agency.

Dear Seattle Times sports editors: HA HA! I think it’s time to admit MY truthiness is far superior to yours — or your bosses’.

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1. FIVE MORE YEARS! FIVE MORE YEARS!
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3. Speaking of the Mariners …
4. Sore de kimatta! Ichiro inked through 2012
5. Don’t believe Seattlest: Ichiro was never leaving