021609 spt marlins Staff photo by Richard Graulich/The Palm Beach Post 0061343A - JUPITER - Jeff Conine, nicknamed Mr. Marlin, observes practice in his role as a special assistant to team president David Samson during Spring Training in Jupiter Monday

Nomar Garciaparra and Jeff Conine in action during a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sunday, May 13, 2007. The Dodgers won the game 10-5 to complete ...