Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Fans enter the Tokyo Dome ahead of the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: line up for national anthem during MLB match between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Seattle Mariners fans during MLB match between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: line up for national anthem during MLB match between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners takes to the field against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics takes to the field against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Oakland Athletics pitcher Andrew Carignan (C) chats with Andy Anderson (R), a father of a March 11 Tsunami victim, as US Ambassador to Japan John Roos (L) smiles after the ceremonial first pitch of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Brandon McCarthy #32 of the Oakland Athletics throws out the first pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Brandon McCarthy #32 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Oakland Athletics Bran McCarthydon pitches in the first inning during a baseball match against the Seattle Mariners in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Felix Hernandez #34 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after a strike in the first innings against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez pitches in the first inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. (TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

US Major League baseball team Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez pitches in the first inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez throws the ball during the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Brendan Ryan #26 of the Oakland Athletics is tagged out by Cliff Pennington #2 of the Seattle Mariners in the third innings during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Seattle Mariners outfielder Michael Saunders (R) steals second base while Oakland Athletics second baseman Jemile Weeks (L) watches on in the third inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan, in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Seattle Mariners short stop Brendan Ryan (R) attempts to steal second base while Oakland Athletics short stop Cliff Pennington (L) watches on in the third inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan, in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of Seattle Mariners hits during in the top half of the first inning during MLB match between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of Seattle Mariners hits during in the top half of the first inning during MLB match between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners the bases after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley (R) is congraturated by third base coach Jeff Datz (L) in the 4th inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley watches the ball after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners is congratulated by team mate Ichiro Suzuki #51 after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners is congratulated by team mates after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners runs to first base against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth innings during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki makes a hit in the 4th inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

Ichiro Suzuki dives to first base in the 4th inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. (TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

US Major League baseball team Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki dives to first base in the 4th inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Oakland Athletics second baseman Jemile Weeks reacts in the fifth inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against the Seattle Mariners in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball team Oakland Athletics Seth Smith (R) reacts during the sixth inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against the Seattle Mariners in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Athletics and Seattle Mariners are here to participate in the 2012 MLB Opening Series in Japan, March 28 and 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics reacts to getting out in the sixth innings against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics reacts to getting out in the sixth innings against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Jemile Weeks #19 of the Oakland Athletics reacts to striking out in the fifth innings against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Catcher Kurt Suzuki #8 of Oakland Athletics one-run double in the bottom half of the fourth inning MLB match between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against MLB match between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates home run during MLB match between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates home run during MLB match between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball (MLB) team Seattle Mariners closer Brandon League (R) is congraturated by catcher Miguel Olivo (L) after their victory in the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Mariners beat Athletics by 3-1. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball (MLB) team Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley takes a shot making a 2-1 lead in the 11th inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Mariners beat Athletics by 3-1. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball (MLB) team Seattle Mariners short stop Brendan Ryan (R) touches outfielder Ichiro Suzuki after returning home in the 11th inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Mariners beat Athletics by 3-1. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball (MLB) team Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley (L) returns home in the 11th inning of the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Mariners beat Athletics by 3-1. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Brendan Ryan #26 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates scoring from a single, hit by team mate Dustin Ackley #13 in the 11th inning against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners hits a single to get home team mate Brendan Ryan #26 in the 11th inning against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Andrew Carignan #38 of the Oakland Athletics walks from the field after pitching in the 11th inning against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Brendan Ryan #26 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates as he runs home to score from a single, hit by team mate Dustin Ackley #13 in the 11th inning against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Pitcher Brandon League #43 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates victory with team mate Miguel Olivo #30 in the 11th inning against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Brendan Ryan #26 of the Seattle Mariners is congratulated by team mates after scoring from a single, hit by team mate Dustin Ackley #13 in the 11th inning against the Oakland Athletics during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

US Major League baseball (MLB) team Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (2nd R) celebrates the team's victory with teammates during the MLB 2012 Opening Series in Japan against Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 28, 2012. Mariners beat Athletics by 3-1. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with team mates after defeating the Oakland Athletics 3-1 during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Oakland Athletics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with team mates after defeating the Oakland Athletics 3-1 during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)