Veteran outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is close to re-signing with the Seattle Mariners, a source familiar with U.S. baseball matters said Monday.The 44-year-old Japanese had been training in Kobe preparing for his 18th season in Major League Baseball after his three-year stint with the Miami Marlins came to an end last November, making him a free agent.According to MLB.com, Suzuki is set to sign after he passes a physical which takes place Monday afternoon in Seattle, but the Mariners have yet to confirm the reports.As the transfer news concerning Suzuki, dubbed a future Hall of Famer, reached J…READ FULL ARTICLE