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2001 issues Click for larger image #1 April The first issue of the 2001 season features newly-signed superstar Ichiro Suzuki on the cover, while the ’01 Mariners are previewed inside. Also this month are articles on just who this Ichiro character is, an interview with Oakland A’s slugger Jason Giambi, fan reaction to the loss of Alex Rodriguez to the Texas Rangers, the debut of Minor League Wrap, and more. 
 Click for larger image #2 May May sees Mike Cameron on the cover and interviewed inside. Plus, an interview with former Mariner Alex Rodriguez, Rob Neyer on the new tradition of booing A-Rod, a look at the game as played in Japan, Minor League Wrap, Ichiro on the backpage poster, and more.
 Click for larger image  Click for larger image #3 June The All-Star Game was played at Safeco Field in 2001, and the pre-All-Star edition of the Salami celebrated the cause with two All-Star covers and an expanded page count. All-Star candidates from the M’s are examined inside, along with a feature on Ichiro, an Edgar Martinez Q & A, All-Star recollections from some of the Mariner players, great moments in the history of the All-Star Game, speculation on which former M’s will play at Safeco in the All-Star Game and what reaction will be, a second article on baseball in Japan, and more.  Click for larger image #4 July Bret Boone is cover-featured and interviewed in this issue, which also has an interview with pitcher Ryan Franklin, a look at the bobblehead craze, Minor League Wrap, Rob Neyer’s musings on the greatness of the 2001 Mariners, Ichiro on the backpage, and more.
 Click for larger image #5 August Ichiro graces the cover in his All-Star warmup jersey. Inside is a retrospective of Seattle’s second All-Star experience, a photospread from the All-Star Game at Safeco, an interview with reliever Jeff Nelson, a report on the 2001 Japanese All-Star Games, Rob Neyer’s comparison of Safeco Field to other great ballparks, and more.  Click for larger image #6 September Kazu Sasaki and Ichiro share this month’s cover. Inside are interviews with Sasaki and infield prospect Ramon Vazquez; a look at Mark McLemore’s versatility from Mike Gastineau; an article on Japan’s esteemed High School baseball tournament, held each August at storied Koshien Stadium; Minor League Wrap; a look ahead to the postseason pitching mathcups by Rob Neyer; and Aaron Sele on the backpage poster.  Click for larger image #7 Postseason One of the best Salami covers ever celebrates the M’s entry in the 2001 postseason with Ichiro Suzuki, Bret Boone, Arthur Rhodes, and Edgar martinez flanking Lou Piniella. Inside the amazing 116-win season is examined month-by-month, Freddy Garcia, Aaron Sele, and Dan Wilson are interviewed, and Jason Barker debates who should win the ’01 MVP award. The backpage poster is a striking Ichiro montage. |