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We already knew Ichiro is well-respected in major league clubhouses, and rightfully so. He reportedly collided with outfielder Brandon Barnes and as a result was plagued by a knee and back injury, according to Tim Healey of The Sun-Sentinel.
It was the first time Ichiro was ever in the trainer’s room to receive treatment, according to Healey, but things didn’t end there. Some Marlins posted a sign on Barnes’ locker, making it clear they take hurting Ichiro very seriously:
Here's proof. Brandon Barnes said he'll hang this one-of-a-kind Ichiro autograph in his house. pic.twitter.com/Ben4m9kM71
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) February 21, 2017