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FanFest Days Away, Marlins Fire Man Who Plays Billy The Marlin

MIAMI (CBSMiami) — The Miami Marlins have fired their mascot, well the man inside the suit.

It seems like no one’s job is safe at the organization nowadays, not even for the man who plays Billy the Marlin.

Florida Marlins mascot Billy the Marlin entertains the crowd during a game. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

On Tuesday, the team confirmed they fired the man who played the mascot, according to CBS4 News Partners the Miami Herald.

The team gave no reason for the firing.

While the man in the costume is out of a job,the team has no plans to get rid of Billy who has been their mascot since their inaugural season in 1993.