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MIAMI -- Before signing reliever Junichi Tazawa, the Miami Marlins consulted with an expert on Japanese pitching: Ichiro Suzuki.Tazawa finalized his $12 million, two-year contract with the Marlins on Friday after passing a physical. The deal came with an endorsement from Suzuki, the Marlins outfielder and 3,000-hit club member.What was Suzukis scouting report on his fellow native of Japan?That hes a very good pitcher and can help us, president of baseball operations Michael Hill said. He signed off, and that was good to know.Tazawa had been with the Boston Red Sox since his rookie year in 2009, and has a career ERA of 3.58. Miami swung the deal for the right-hander after falling short in its pursuit of high-priced closers Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen.We know theres competition for players, Hill said. You have a Plan A, but you have a Plan B, C and D to accomplish your goal.A.J. Ramos remains the closer, at least for now, and Tazawa should help compensate for the loss of left-hander Mike Dunn to Colorado in free agency.Hill said hes pleased with the way the bullpen shapes up.The goal is always to try to put together the deepest bullpen we can, and a bullpen with different looks and different ways to get people out, Hill said. With Junichi you see someone who has pitched in the very competitive American League East and has a varied repertoire of weapons to get hitters out.The Marlins have also acquired starting pitchers Edinson Volquez and Jeff Locke to help compensate for the loss of ace Jose Fernandez, who died in a boat crash in September. They added A.J. Ellis as their backup catcher.If we had to play right now, were able to play, Hill said. Im very comfortable with what weve been able to accomplish in the offseason.Miami designated right-hander Nefi Ogando for assignment to clear a roster spot. Benoit Costil France Jersey .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. Jeremy Mathieu France Jersey . The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the veteran forward will return to the teams line-up on Saturday night when the Habs visit the Nashville Predators. http://www.nationalfrancesoccer.com/laurent-koscielny-france-jersey/ . Argentina winger Ezequiel Lavezzi and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi scored, with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting up both despite having a poor game by his high standards. Forward Eduardo gave Ajaccio the lead in the sixth minute after being set up by right winger Benjamin Andre, and the Corsican side looked comfortable in the first half, with the lively Johan Cavalli causing problems with his probing runs from midfield. NGolo Kante France Jersey .com) - Yankee Stadium is the home of the Bronx Bombers, but on Sunday afternoon it will open its gates to host the latest addition of the Hudson River Rivalry. Samuel Umtiti France Jersey . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. DEL MAR, Calif. -- Abel Tasman beat9-5 favorite Fact of Life in a stretch duel to win the $59,000 feature for 2-year-old fillies by a half-length Friday at Del Mar.Ridden by Joe Talamo, Abel Tasman ran seven furlongs in 1:23.06 and paid $11, $4.60 and $3.60..ddddddddddddFact of Life returned $3 and $2.20, while Lake Time was another 2 1/2 lengths back in third and paid $2.40 to show. ' ' '