MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — Jeff Conine, coined Mr. Marlin for his years of service, is part of the purge of Miami Marlins executives before the sale of the team to Derek Jeter’s investment group.
Conine said Saturday he was told he won’t be retained. He helped the Marlins win two World Series and has been a special assistant to the president since 2008.
Also being fired are Hall of Famers Andre Dawson and Tony Perez, who had the same title as Conine, and former manager Jack McKeon, who has been special assistant to the owner since 2005.