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DENVER -- Ichiro Suzuki defined his career with speed and sharp hits. It was only fitting he flashed both in his historic moment.Suzuki lined a tripled off the wall for his 3,000th career hit in the major leagues, becoming the 30th player to reach the milestone as the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7 Sunday.The 42-year-old Suzuki got his big hit in the seventh inning. He became the first player born in Japan to reach 3,000, and joined Paul Molitor, his former hitting coach in Seattle, as the only ones to hit the mark with a triple.I wanted to see it go over the fence, but after I heard that Paul Molitor was the other person to do it I was glad it didnt go over, Suzuki said after sharing Champagne with his teammates in the clubhouse after the win. I have a special relationship with him and having something like this, that is the same thing he accomplished, makes it more special.Giancarlo Stanton hit his 24th homer and Christian Yelich and Mathis had three hits and three RBI each for the Marlins.Nolan Arenado homered twice and drove in five runs for Colorado. Arenado leads the NL in home runs (29) and RBI (87).Adam Conley (8-6) allowed six runs in five innings. Fernando Rodney worked the ninth for his first save since coming to Miami on June 30 and 18th overall.Jon Gray (8-5) was roughed up for eight runs and 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings.Suzuki was hitless in his first three at-bats of the game before he tagged Chris Rusin.Suzuki launched a long drive to right field that carried just beyond the reach of leaping Gerardo Parra, and breezed into third standing up.When I got that hit the burden was lifted off, Suzuki said.Third base coach Lorenzo Bundy hugged Suzuki as Miami players came out of the dugout to congratulate him. He waved his helmet to acknowledge the cheers at Coors Field.We gave him a big hug and told him he deserved it, said Dee Gordon, who was the first player to reach Suzuki as he stood on third. Thats what youre supposed to do. Show him his respect, show him that we respect his milestone.Suzuki was happy to share the moment with everyone. He appeared to become a little emotional when he was told fans at Safeco Field in Seattle stuck around after the Mariners game ended to watch him get 3,000.I dont have words for how wonderful that is for them to show that and support me, he said. To have that special moment to share with the fans there, I dont have any words how grateful I am.Hitting coach Barry Bonds gave him a hug as the celebration at third base ended, and Suzuki got another round of applause when he scored on Jeff Mathis single, as well as a hug from manager Don Mattingly.For me, its been an honor to watch him play, an honor to have managed him, Mattingly said. He honors our game the way he plays, the way he prepares. Everything he does is a tribute to the game of baseball. He shows our guys how youre supposed to do it.Suzuki gave the crowd a wave as he went into the dugout. He batted again in the ninth and drew a walk.Suzuki is in his 16th season in the majors. He got 1,278 hits while playing nine years in Japan before becoming the American League Rookie of the Year and MVP with Seattle in 2001.Greeted with cheers every time he came to bat, Suzuki struck out in the first inning, hit a comebacker in the third and grounded out to short in the fourth.Ive been feeling this for the last two weeks, not getting an opportunity to get in there and getting a pinch hit every night, that was tough, he said. I feel like I should have gotten this two years ago. It took a longer time than I thought it should have.At 42 years, 290 days he is the second-oldest player by three days over Ricky Henderson to reach the milestone. Only Cap Anson, who was 45 when he got his 3,000th hit in 1897, was older.Suzuki said he hopes his milestone helps more Japanese succeed in the majors.It hasnt been too long since Japanese players have started to come over here to play in the major leagues. There are still very few. Ive been able to get some hits. Were not there yet. Theres still more that we need to do as Japanese players.Hopefully this 3,000th hit will bring that bridge closer and maybe well be able to have the Japanese players and have the fans understand Japanese baseball is good baseball. Hopefully this did that and bring that closer.Rene Lachemann, Colorados catching coach, went over to give Suzuki a hug as he left the field after the game.TRAINERS ROOMMarlins: 3B Martin Prado left the game with one out in the sixth inning after fouling a ball off his left foot. He was replaced by Miguel Rojas, who inherited a 3-2 count and reached on an error by Arenado. Mattingly said X-rays showed no break.Rockies: Parra was activated from the 15-day DL and INF Rafael Ynoa was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Parra played right field on Sunday while OF Carlos Gonzalez rested his sore left ankle.MIAMI MOVEThe Marlins optioned RHP Nefi Ogando to Triple-A New Orleans to make room for LHP Hunter Cervenka. Miami acquired Cervenka from Atlanta for two minor league players on Saturday. It gives the Marlins two lefties in the bullpen.UP NEXTMarlins: Miami sends ace Jose Fernandez (12-6, 2.87) against San Franciscos Johnny Cueto on Monday to open a seven-day, six-game homestand.Rockies: Rookie LHP Tyler Anderson (4-3, 3.25) opens a two-game series against Texas. He will be opposed by Cole Hamels (12-3, 2.89). Stitched NFL Jerseys .05 million next season unless Graham and the Saints subsequently agree on a long-term deal. 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Bernier stopped 42 of 43 shots on Monday night, including all 22 in a hectic middle frame, his heroic performance propelling the Leafs toward an undue point in their final game before the Christmas break. Discount NFL Jerseys 2020 . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. TORONTO -- Brent Burns has left his hotel door open. It is 11:15 p.m. on a Monday. Hes confined to his hotel bed, his legs wearing something that looks as if it was made by NASA and attached to a machine.It helps with circulation, he says with a grin. In fact, its the NormaTec Pulse Recovery System. So, I just learned something, five seconds into our chat. You always do while hanging around the San Jose Sharks superstar defenseman, who on this night is once again wearing his camouflage top.Have a seat, Burns, 31, says, pointing to a nearby chair. How are you, anyway?And with that commences a 48-minute Q&A with one of the games most interesting characters. Heres an edited version of it (the full version would have been a book):ESPN.com: You had dinner with your parents tonight. Where do they live now and what do they do?Brent Burns: They still live in Barrie [Ontario, about an hour north of Toronto]. My dad works at a local brewery in Barrie, Flying Monkeys. My mom works at Costco in Barrie; I think she just got promoted to manager at the photo lab, so I get all my pictures from my mom. [Burns grins.]ESPN.com: Hockey parents make big sacrifices. Would you be here today without them?Burns: Oh, absolutely not. Its crazy. My dad was and is still a huge hockey fan. Ive had two huge hockey influences. Obviously other than coaches and teammates, major lifetime influences in hockey were my dad and Jari [Byrski, a renowned skating/skill development coach in Toronto]. Jari from the skill set that Ive learned from him, abilities on the ice and just growing in the game. But my dad also when it comes to skill set and work ethic and training. Those are my two biggest influences. My dad still has every one of my games as a kid on video. Its pretty cool to go back at look at different highlights and tournaments.ESPN.com: You were nominated for the Norris Trophy for the NHLs top defenseman last season. You were always a very good player and even played forward for a time, but why do you think your game has gotten to another level later in your career?Burns: I dont know, its just crazy. I mean, I always think a lot of it is how youre used and youre thought of. I really feel great with [where] the coaches have put my mindset and made me feel on the team and use me. But also, when I came to San Jose and was able to see guys like Jumbo [Joe Thornton],?Patty Marleau, Pavs [Joe Pavelski], Cooch [Logan Couture], at the time Clowey [Ryane Clowe] too, you could just learn so much from those guys -- all very, very different but extremely elite in different areas. Im really close with Jumbo, and this guy is just a legend; its crazy. Look at his career numbers and the thing is, hes still elite. Hes in unbelievable shape. Hes a guy that you heard weird stuff about, but then when you talk to anyone thats played with him, they say, No, hes the best guy Ive ever played with. This guy loves hockey. His passion is unreal -- his work ethic, his energy. And hes arguably still one of the best players in the league. So if you yourself arent working, theres something wrong with you.ESPN.com: Your age, 31, was certainly mentioned after you signed an eight-year extension with San Jose in November, but I know you keep yourself in incredible shape ...Burns: Im feeling better and better. Ive never felt better than I do at this time. Ive been in the league a long time but ... you learn how to deal with things better. I remember my first NHL game, I was sitting in the room after the game and I said, Thats just the first one? That was unbelievable. I gotta do that again? It was like, Holy s---, I dont know if Ill be able to do that. This is insane. I was an 18-year-old kid playing his first game in Chicago, and I think I got buried like three times on my first shift. I was like, Oh, my God. It was crazy. ... Ive learned a lot about just the way to think about going into a game. What makes Jumbo elite -- I get to hear little things he says, theres a reason hes elite. Just to pick up little things has helped me a lot. I just really love the spot Im in right now. Weve got a great bunch of guys, a great mix, a great coaching staff. We generally love coming to the rink.ESPN.com: Lets talk about your big RV. How many years have you done the RV vacation trip?Burns: Two years. It was probably about 30 days two years ago. Last summer was pretty much the whole time: From when we lost [in the Cup finals], we packed it up in two days and we were gone. The kids started school on the 12th [of August] and we were home for that.ESPN.com: What are you reading these days??Burns: Still reading Game of Thrones, and Im also reading The Nuclear Jihadist.dddddddddddd Its a true story about the CIA and the nuclear weapons getting into Pakistan and trying to prevent it and what happened. Its a pretty crazy book. I go back and forth with Game of Thrones. Ive also been watching lots of shows. Ive been watching Vikings, Hell on Wheels and Black Sails.ESPN.com: You should be on Vikings with that beard of yours.Burns: I know! And Black Sails, too. If you can help me get on one of those two shows, that would be huge: Black Sails and Vikings. I like shows that are kind of historical but also tell a story.ESPN.com: Lets talk Twitter. How do you feel about social media?Burns: I never got into Facebook. With Twitter, I have fun with it. If something is being said or something is happening, I can say something. Twitters kind of my way of getting news and seeing whats happening around the league. Thats the easiest way for me. Its been fun; I have fun with fans on there and in other cities.?ESPN.com: You played for Team Canada in the World Cup of Hockey. What about the Olympics? Youd certainly be in line if the NHL goes to South Korea. But it doesnt sound positive at this point in terms of participation. How do you feel about that?Burns: I love playing for Team Canada -- world juniors, world championships, World Cup -- the people at Hockey Canada have been incredible. Yeah, any time I can play. I tell guys all the time about the world championships, for Canada, youve got to go. They treat you unbelievably. You have life experiences. I have a family and now you get to share those experiences with them. I remember one time we were playing [in Prague in 2015]. We had the early game and the U.S. was playing after. My little guy [5-year-old Jagger] was down near the room and all of a sudden he was gone. I looked down the hallway and couldnt see him. All of sudden a couple of USA guys came over and said, Burnzie, you looking for your son? Hes right here in our room. They were getting ready for their semifinal game and my son, wearing his Team Canada Burns jersey, is right there in their dressing room. [Burns laughs.] I was like, Oh, sorry guys. ... Yeah, any time playing for Team Canada. But [the Olympics are] a business, too. I get where theyre coming from. Thats above my pay grade. I know it would be an unbelievable opportunity to play and a huge honor. But thats a tough one. It would be a really cool country, too. I always look at that. Its far away and its cool. Its great to travel and get those experiences.ESPN.com: Your little guy plays hockey, right?Burns: Yup. How about this for a mean joke: They have seven or eight teams in his junior Sharks league. They all wear the junior Sharks logo but then its all the NHL teams. Well, they put my kid and Patty Marleaus kid on the Penguins. My kid is just crushed. I was like, Who did this to us? Its funny.ESPN.com: OK, almost done here, and I know youre obviously far, far away from retirement, but have you ever thought about what youll do next?Burns: I mean, Ive always wanted to join the military. ... Ive always wanted a ranch. I love animals obviously, love the outdoors. I dont know though, I dont really think about that too much.ESPN.com: Lets put it this way, I dont picture you as a coach or GM in the NHL. Youve got other interests beyond hockey.Burns: Yeah, no, I wouldnt probably at all [want to work in NHL]. Ive given up so many other interests and hobbies [because of hockey] that I really want to get into more. I love road biking, I love jiu-jitsu, Ive always had an interest in long-range shooting, learning long-range ballistics, Ive always wanted to take courses in that.ESPN.com: Everyone knows your love for animals -- snakes and dogs and everything. What dogs do you have now?Burns: We had two huskies and we lost our female right after our RV trip this year. We have our male left. Hes 10 and hes in unreal shape. But we definitely tell hes lost his mate and hes very lonely. So weve got a puppy coming at Christmas.ESPN.com: What breed?Burns: A Leonberger. Theres not a lot of them in the U.S. [Burn flips on his computer to show a picture of the breed.] Theyre big dogs.ESPN.com: My goodness, thats the size of a horse!Burns: Yeah, theyre big. Really great temperament, cuddly. Just love it. Ive been looking into these dogs for like two years.ESPN.com: Brent, thanks a lot for your time tonight. Always a blast.Burns: Any time. ' ' '