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Players Weekend Highlight Marlins’ Unique Nicknames

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NEW YORK (CBSMiami/AP) — Now leading off and playing second base: Varis Strange.

Marcell Ozuna #13 of the Miami Marlins, also known as “The Big Bear,” hits during a game against the San Diego Padres at Marlins Park on August 25, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Hitting second, the right fielder: Cruz.

Over in left field: The Big Bear. On the mound, the closer: Unicorn.

As part of Players Weekend, the Miami Marlins joined the rest of baseball by ditching tradition and having fun with player nicknames on the back of their jerseys.