A few weeks ago I posted an article on the Florida Mermaids. Now, enter the Florida Manatees.

Blurb:

The Florida Marlins are looking for big bellies with the biggest jiggle, big feet with the best dance moves and enthusiasm that will rock Marlins fans out of their seats. Auditions will be held to find a few big men for the Marlins Manatees, the first-ever dance/energy squad in Major League Baseball… Manatees will perform at Friday and Saturday Marlins’ home games throughout the 2008 season. Manatee hopefuls do not need prior dance experience-just the willingness to learn routines and have a great time dancing and cheering in front of thousands of fans.

It’s conceivable that within the next season, on a few occasions, the Marlins will have more employees on the field than fans in the stands. I see what they are trying to do with the Manatees, but after seeinng them once, is anyone really going to want to see hairy belly buttons the size of a gallon bucket in their faces? Disgusting.