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That sounds like Bird. :)
I don't think Ichiro lacks patience with lesser talent...perhaps lesser preparation and work ethic. The article by ESPN talked about how he works out with Joe Schlub and company...that doesn't seem to bother him.
He'll lose all respect for you if you disrespect him. He'll step back to avoid being anything other than polite if you upset him. But I'm not convinced that would prevent him from coaching under the right conditions. And, if anyone knows how to make Ichiro happy, it's the Mariners.