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Mets sign Fernandez jersey, will present it as gift to Marlins

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The New York Mets continue to remember Jose Fernandez, and continue to lend support to their brothers on the Miami Marlins.

After Fernandez died tragically in a boating accident on Sunday morning, the Mets - led by fellow Cuban Yoenis Cespedes - hung a "Fernandez 16" Mets jersey in their dugout at Citi Field; they then brought the jersey with them to Marlins Park, where they dropped an emotional contest to the grieving Marlins on Monday night.

Related: Fernandez's funeral to take place Thursday

Before Tuesday's game, the Mets got together and signed the Fernandez jersey, which they'll present to the Marlins as a gift from the team.

The Mets and Marlins shared an emotional embrace on the field following a moving tribute to Fernandez on Monday night.

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