Ichiro Suzuki hitless in Marlins spring debut (Yahoo Sports)

Now that he has Ichiro Suzuki is back on the field, Miami manager Don Mattingly looks forward to resting him - at least once the regular season starts. The 43-year-old Suzkui made his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday, going 0 for 2 as the Marlins' designated hitter in a 7-7 tie with Houston. Injuries in the Marlins outfield last season forced Mattlingly to play Suzuki in the field 78 times, significantly more than than Miami's preseason blueprint designed.