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Even though new ownership parted ways with former Marlins players Andre Dawson and Jeff Conine and former manager Jack McKeon (all were offered contracts with pay cuts), the organization quietly has hired three former Marlins for off-field roles.

Former Marlins catcher Charles Johnson said that he, Gaby Sanchez and Alex Gonzalez have been hired as Marlins ambassadors.

“It started a little last year at the end of the year,” Johnson said. “This is the first full year being part of the alumni ambassador role here with the Marlins. Mostly, it’s about bridging that gap between the community and the Marlins.