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Under the deal, announced on Thursday, the team will form a new team called the Hokkaido Marlins that will take part in minor-league training camp of the Florida Marlins.
Former Nippon Ham Fighters player, Testuro Hirose, will be the Hokkaido Marlins' manager. Tryouts for the new team will be held in August.
[Full Story - Japan Ball]