Ichiro will be back for another season with Marlins

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MIAMI — Ichiro Suzuki says he hopes to play until he’s 50, and from what he showed this season, the Marlins may someday give him that opportunity.

For now, the Marlins liked what they saw of Ichiro at age 42, and they’re committed to the iconic outfielder for at least another season. Miami on Wednesday announced it is picking up Ichiro’s $2 million club option for 2017.

Ichiro’s quest for 3,000 hits was one of the most heavily covered events in the big leagues, receiving intense coverage in his native Japan and the rest of the baseball world.

The …

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