MIYAZAKI, Japan - Ichiro Suzuki, a Japan World Baseball Classic candidate player, attempts a catch over his shoulder in Miyazaki, Kyushu, on Feb. 16 during team training for the tournament. (Kyodo Stock

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MIYAZAKI, Japan - Ichiro Suzuki, a Japan World Baseball Classic candidate player, attempts a catch over his shoulder in Miyazaki, Kyushu, on Feb. 16 during team training for the tournament. (Kyodo Stock

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