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WASHINGTON - On the same day the Marlins ended their 2014 season by getting no-hit by Jordan Zimmermann of the Washington Nationals, Miami began looking ahead by giving manager Mike Redmond a two-year contract extension.Redmonds deal, which runs through 2017, was announced Sunday by team president David Samson during Miamis 1-0 loss to NL East champion Washington.Im just excited to continue this process of building this team and this organization in the direction that we know were headed, Redmond said after the game, which ended when Nationals rookie Steven Souza Jr. made a sensational catch of Christian Yelichs drive to deep left-centre.What I came here for, Redmond added, is to turn this thing around and to get us to win ballgames and get back to the playoffs.The centerpiece of Miamis rebuilding is outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, who led the NL with 37 homers despite missing the final 17 games after getting hit in the face by a pitch. Hes the franchises first home-run champion.Mike Hill, the clubs president of baseball operations, said Tuesday that when Stanton gets back from vacation, the Marlins will begin negotiating a long-term contract for the slugger.We said we would respect his wishes, and during the season we wouldnt discuss it, but now were into the off-season, Hill said. Our plan is to talk to him about extending him beyond his arbitration years.Sundays loss left the Marlins with a 77-85 record and fourth in the five-team NL East, 19 games behind Washington, and two behind both the Braves and Mets.Redmond entered the weekend hoping to finish second.Still, the Marlins wound up with their most wins in a season since going 80-82 in 2010. They also ended a slide of three consecutive last-place finishes, including when they went 62-100 in 2013, Redmonds first year as a major league manager.We sat down as a group and an organization and tried to figure out how we could get better and improve the ballclub. And weve been able to do that by 15 games in one year, which is not easy to do, Redmond said.Weve got a lot of great talent in that room and with the help of those young guys, were learning how to win and learning how to compete, he added. For me to know that Im going to be here for that long is great. I think it sends a message of the direction that were headed and thats the right one.This was the second consecutive season that the Marlins were involved in a no-hitter on the final day: In 2013, Miamis Henderson Alvarez didnt allow a hit to the Tigers.On Sunday, Alvarez (12-7) was on the mound facing Zimmermann and allowed the games only run in the second inning, on Ian Desmonds 24th homer.Zimmermann (14-5) struck out 10 and allowed just two baserunners. After retiring the first 14 batters, he walked Justin Bourn on a low, full-count fastball with two outs in the fifth. In the seventh, Garrett Jones reached first base on a strike-three wild pitch; moments later, catcher Wilson Ramos picked him off.With two outs in the ninth and a 2-1 count, Yelich turned on a 94 mph fastball over the plate. Souza, who came in as a defensive replacement in the ninth, was shaded well over toward the left-field line at a coachs prompting.Souza sprinted, extended his glove and leaped to make the grab, using his bare hand to squeeze the ball in his mitt as he fell.The one thing on my mind is, no matter how Im going to get there, Im going to get there, Souza said. Getting there, I kind of blacked out.Souza held his glove aloft to show he had the ball.With that on the line, that might be one of the best plays Ive ever seen. Ever, Yelich said.Zimmermann raised both arms. Nationals relievers in the home bullpen lifted their arms, too. So did thousands in the Nationals Park crowd of 35,085, who roared with every pitch late.I dont think anyone in the stadium expected Souza to get to that, Zimmermann said.Indeed, Miamis Mike Dunn said he and other relievers in the left-field visitors bullpen started cheering as the ball headed their way.When he caught it, Dunn said, it was just like, Really? Did that just happen?___AP freelance writer Ian Quillen contributed to this report.___Follow Howard Fendrich on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardFendrich Fausse Air Max 97 Off White . The Canadians led for much of the game before Argentina forced overtime in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter. Canada weathered the storm after squandering a lead with a series of made shots. "Its a fantastic win for our country with 11 first-time Canadian national team members," said head coach Roy Rana. 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NEW YORK -- The Rangers bought out the contract of veteran forward Brad Richards on Friday, creating much-needed salary-cap space and parting ways with New Yorks de facto captain one week after the club was eliminated from the Stanley Cup finals. Both the Rangers and Richards agent, Pat Morris, confirmed the move. "Tough last few days," Richards said in a statement released by the team. "I loved being a Ranger and living in New York and playing at MSG in front of great fans. Ive met many new friends, excellent teammates and staff, and I have memories that I will cherish for a lifetime. "(General manager) Glen Sather, the management and owner, Mr. Dolan, are all class acts. I want to thank them for letting me be a part of New York life and the Rangers family. With this decision finalized, I can now look forward to starting the next chapter in my career." The 34-year-old Richards had six years remaining on the nine-year, $60 million deal he signed in 2011, and this move will remove his $6.67 million salary-cap charge. He will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Richards will receive two-thirds of the remaining money to be paid out over 12 years -- a total of $12.6 million. Richards will also be paid $8 million in signing bonuses over the next three seasons. He didnt have to clear waivers before the buyout because his contract had a no-movement clause. The Rangers used their second and final compliance buyout on Richards after using the first on former defenceman Wade Redden last year. They had to be used before July 1. "We would like to thank Brad for everything he has done for our team on and off the ice during his time here," Sather said in a statement. "This was an extremely difficult decision to make because of how much respect I have for him. "Brads leadership and guidance for our young players was invaluable to the organization. We are grateful to have had the professionalism and experience he brought as an example for our team to folllow.dddddddddddd Brad has been a very good player for us and an even better person. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours." New York has numerous unrestricted and restricted free agents this summer, and will need as much cap space as possible to bring back key players and perhaps add others on the market. "Were going to work on putting a good team on the ice, but every year is different," Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said Monday when the Rangers cleaned out their lockers. "Next years team is going to be different, and youve got to go through the same process. Its going to be a challenge to make the playoffs, and then you take it one series at a time." Richards was demoted to the fourth line in the finals against Los Angeles. "I am a big fan of Brad Richards," Vigneault said. "He is a classy, classy individual. If you look at Brads overall season he had a real good year. "I am very happy with what he brought to the table. A veteran player from Day One that was a real good extension of the coaching staff in the dressing room. He should walk away from this season very pleased with how he played and how he contributed to our team." Richards had 20 goals and 31 assists in 82 games this season -- the lowest point-per-game average of his career -- and added five goals and seven assists in New Yorks 25 post-season games. He had only one assist in the five-game finals loss to the Kings. Richards took on a bigger leadership role after captain Ryan Callahan was traded to Tampa Bay for St. Louis in March. His voice carried in the room even as his play declined as the playoff run got deeper. In 210 regular-season games with the Rangers, Richards had 56 goals and 95 assists. He was benched in last years post-season by former coach John Tortorella during New Yorks second-round loss to Boston. Richards earned his contract when he hit the free-agent market after having 28 goals and 77 points during the 2010-11 season with Dallas. ' ' '