evidence: Ichiro Suzuki is nearing a return to the Seattle Mariners, who are working to finalize an agreement with the former franchise icon, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. USA Today Sports first reported Monday that Ichiro and the Mariners were close to a one-year major league deal. [...] Ichiro was a 10-time All-Star during his 11-plus years with the Mariners from 2001 to 2012. He is the franchise's all-time leader in batting average (.322) and hits (2,533).