The Miami Marlins will wear No. 16 patches this season to honor former star pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died in a boating accident in September.
Marlins players will be wearing the 16 patches this year to honor Jose Fernandez pic.twitter.com/wY4cDLK7Qu
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) February 10, 2017
Justin Bour modeling #Marlins jersey. #16 in honor of Jose Fernandez and the #AllStarGame patch on sleeve pic.twitter.com/NZfAQMW7zk
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) February 10, 2017
The Marlins will keep Fernandez close to their hearts this year -- mentally, spiritually and, judging by the location of the jersey patch, physically too.
-- Alex Tekip