Could or would the Mariners trade Ichiro, whose dissatisfaction with his team was expressed first after the last game of the 2005 season and most recently in a Kyodo News Service story last week? Mariners officials have a standing no-comment policy on personnel moves, but people from other organizations spoke for them. To both questions, their universal response was "no." "As much as they need pitching, the Mariners are looking to help their offense," a National League scout said. "Why would they part with one of their key offensive weapons?" A second National League scout said if Ichiro were on the market every team would be interested. "Who wouldn't, with all he can do for you, although most couldn't afford the contract [Ichiro will make $11.5 million in 2006]. But I think most clubs would think it would be insulting to ask Seattle about their best player." "He's unhappy?" an American League team official asked. "He can come here and be unhappy any time he wants."