Would the White Sox have liked a shot at acquiring Ichiro Suzuki from Seattle?
It would seem so, based on the reaction of Sox general manager Ken Williams upon learning the New York Yankees apparently were about to acquire the veteran Mariners All-Star outfielder.
Williams expressed surprise when reports came out in late afternoon that the deal was pending or had been made. ``I don't believe it,'' he said, indicating Seattle had let it be known Suzuki, the veteran leadoff man and single season hits leader, was not available.
The Yankees acquired Suzuki late Monday for two minor league righthanded pitchers.