He may no longer need to wear Mariners gear.  His favorite Asian Sensation just MIGHT be coming to San Diego.....if he's available and IF the Pads are in the race for the West.  

If Ichiro isn't available, some other top notch candidates are open too.  

San Diego has a contingency fund that will permit general manager Kevin Towers to make a deal for Ichiro Suzuki, Andruw Jones or Torii Hunter if the Padres are in the National League West race and one of the three potential free agents is available in a trade.

[Rocky Mountain News]