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MIAMI - The Marlins are no longer pinching pennies, and Giancarlo Stanton wont be, either. Stanton agreed to terms with the team Monday on a $325 million, 13-year contract, Miami owner Jeffrey Loria said. Its the most lucrative deal for an American athlete and averages $25 million per season, or $154,321 per game. The deal includes a no-trade clause, and Stanton can opt out after six years, Loria said. A news conference was planned Wednesday. Its a landmark moment for the franchise and Giancarlo, and its for the city and fans to rally around, Loria said. Any kind of multiyear deal is a big departure for the Marlins and Loria, whose frugal ways in the past alienated fans, angered the players union and made the franchise the butt of jokes. Given such thriftiness, the Marlins generosity toward Stanton becomes even more stunning. His contract tops the $292 million, 10-year deal Miguel Cabrera agreed to with the Detroit Tigers in March. Alex Rodriguez signed the largest previous deal, a $275 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees before the 2008 season. Stanton, who turned 25 on Nov. 8, is perhaps the games most feared slugger. He has 154 career homers despite playing home games in spacious Marlins Park. Giancarlo Stanton has come of age, and hes going to be here a long time, Loria said in a phone interview. Its wonderful to have a young man this calibre, integrity and ability, and Im very happy. Stanton wasnt due to become eligible for free agency until after the 2016 season, and signing him to a long-term deal was considered a long shot for the Marlins. They havent reached the playoffs since 2003, and he was distrustful of the franchises direction. The Marlins 2014 payroll of $52.3 million was the lowest in the majors. The last time they spent big was before the 2012 season, the first in their new ballpark. Then came another salary purge, intensifying fan animosity toward Loria. The owner hopes that will start to subside with the Stanton deal. Stantons 2014 season ended Sept. 11 when he was hit in the face by a pitch. Despite missing the final 17 games, he led the NL with 37 homers and a .555 slugging percentage for the Marlins, who went 77-85 but ended a three-year streak of last-place finishes in the NL East. The Marlins have said theyre not concerned the injuries will have lingering effects. They made locking up Stanton their top off-season priority and overcame his skepticism about their efforts to fielding a winning team. The Marlins believe theyre poised to contend next year with a young roster than includes right-handers Jose Fernandez and Henderson Alvarez, Gold Glove left fielder Christian Yelich, centre fielder Marcell Ozuna and shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria. Stanton made a team-high $6.5 million in 2014. The two-time All-Star right fielder recently won the NL Hank Aaron Award and was voted the NLs outstanding player in balloting by his fellow major leaguers. He won a Silver Slugger Award and finished second to Clayton Kershaw in NL MVP voting. Stanton likes to travel in the off-season and spend time in his native California. But he attended the Miami Hurricanes home football game Saturday against Florida State, and now hell be staying in town for a new conference. Matt Slauson Jersey . LeBron James and Chris Bosh didnt need any more. Williams scored 11 points in 10 minutes, Alan Anderson scored 17 points, and the Brooklyn Nets finished the exhibition season with a 108-87 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Josh Ferguson Colts Jersey .9 million deal Thursday. 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The Bundesliga clubs chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke says the 27-year-old, who is said to be keen on linking up with Jose Mourinhos side, must see out his current deal at the Westfalenstadion.Sky sources understand Mourinho enquired about the Armenians availability but were told he is not for sale this summer. Mkhitaryan, who has another year left on his contract and has rejected the offer of a new deal, is also attracting attention from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.Speaking to ESPN, Watzke said: We have been negotiating a new deal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan for four months.We now know he wont sign an extension. There was never a promise that he can leave us prematurely. José Mourinho (L) watched Dortmunds clash with Hertha Berlin last season alongside CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke We have intensely discussed the question of an earlyy transfer in all club bodies and came to the conclusion that Mkhitaryan will stay in Dortmund next season.ddddddddddddWatzkes comments came after Mino Raiola, Mkhitaryans agent, told German newspaper Bild that the club had promised the Armenia international he would be allowed a move in the summer. Mkhitaryan (left) celebrates scoring against Liverpool at Anfield Mkhitaryan, who joined Dortmund from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2013, scored 24 goals in all competitions last season.Dortmund have already sold Mats Hummels and Ikay Gundogan to Bayer Munich and Manchester City respectively, and as Sky Sports News HQ reported earlier this month have held negotiations with Manchester City about the sale of striker Pierre-Emerick Aubamayang. Also See: Ten PL games not to miss Delayed start for Zlatan? 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