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Meet the Manatees, the Florida Marlins newest cheering squad, practicing for their debut at Mondays season opener. Jeff Stern, Nelson Clark, Mark Robinson and Joseph Love are part of the 16-man troupe -- Major League Baseball's first plus-size male squad. The Marlins hope the Manatees will connect with the fans who usually watch baseball at home on the couch, and draw those fans into the stadium.

Miami Marlin Manatees

( David Adame / For the Los Angeles Times )

Meet the Manatees, the Florida Marlins newest cheering squad, practicing for their debut at Mondays season opener. Jeff Stern, Nelson Clark, Mark Robinson and Joseph Love are part of the 16-man troupe -- Major League Baseball's first plus-size male squad. The Marlins hope the Manatees will connect with the fans who usually watch baseball at home on the couch, and draw those fans into the stadium.

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