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I think it's been more wishcasting and hero worship than reality that Ichiro has the pop to hit farther down in the lineup. More than his swing, I think his body lacks the power to ever really drive the ball with consistency. I think Ichiro has developed his style to work around his own limitations as much as any desire to get 200 hits every year. And, a minor quibble, I'd take Rickey the athlete over Ichiro everytime.