Eric Wedge has spoken for the first time about possibly moving Ichiro Suzuki out of the No. 3 spot in the lineup. Wedge noted "he's not a prototypical three-hole hitter" and hinted that Ichiro's role could change when and if some of the younger players show they're ready to handle that challenge. Traditionally, a leadoff hitter, Ichiro would put in the third spot prior to the season. "We don't have any veteran guys doing anything right now," Wedge said. "It's as simple as that. So I can't say it any plainer. We've got six to seven guys we're starting today that are 25 or younger. The young guys are going to have to do it, because the veteran guys aren't getting it done. There's just no way of getting around it. "You look at all the other Major League teams, and they've got at least one guy, if not two or three, that they can count on as veteran guys who are experienced big league hitters. So our young guys are going to have to step up and do it. I have no problem saying that. And I believe they can. But it's just harder without having that guy, or a couple guys ideally at this level."