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Marlins pipe in 'obnoxious' noises during Nationals batting practice

(USA TODAY Sports)
(USA TODAY Sports)

Wednesday was quite an interesting day for the Miami Marlins.

It started with reports that the team was back to its salary-shedding ways, sending pitcher Mat Latos and and top bench hitter Mike Morse to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a trio of minor leaguers. However, as the day went on, that trade struggled to cross the finish line as all players involved remained put when Wednesday's action began.

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According to Yahoo's Jeff Passan, that deal has now morphed into a three-team involving the Atlanta Braves. However, based on the sounds playing over the Marlins Park sound system during Washington Nationals batting practice, perhaps there was some concern that the Marlins.had.... well, we'll let you draw your own conclusions.

Honestly, it's difficult to make out what exactly was going on during that video. But wherever there's smoke there's obviously fire, or in this case flatulence.

If you ever wondered what Beavis and Butthead were up to in adulthood, apparently they're employed by the Marlins.

But that wasn't the only odd "musical" selection during Wednesday's pregame.

That Nats aren't into soothing music before the game, so they were forced to take matters into their own hands.

In a week already filled with some pretty strange stories, especially surrounding the trade deadline, this one is right at the top.

For what it's worth, the noises sure didn't knock Washington off its game. That's especially true for Bryce Harper, who launched two massive home runs in a 7-2 victory.

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