Suzuki contacted the Mariners several weeks ago through agent Tony Attansio to explore trade possibilities as the team rebuilds and the 38-year-old Suzuki nears the end of his career.
"Going from a team with the most losses to the team with the most wins, it's hard to contain my excitement," Suzuki said through an interpreter at a press conference at Safeco Field.
Tonight he will face his old team but will not ask to wear his familiar uniform number 51, last worn with the Yankees by Bernie Williams. He took 31 instead.
Seattle receives right-handed pitching prospects D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar for a player in the final year of his contract. The Mariners also will send cash to the Yankees to help pay the remainder of Suzuki's $17 million salary this season.
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