In the grand scheme of things , Ichiro 's hit was just another single that ultimately went nowhere .
Milestones are largely symbolic anyway , and this one was symbolic of a long career that was only partially witnessed in this country .
In the grand scheme of things , Ichiro 's hit was just another single that ultimately went nowhere , but milestones are largely symbolic anyway , and this one was symbolic of a long career that was only partially witnessed in this country .