"When the Giants Come to Town..." is my blog intended to chronicle my thoughts on San Francisco Giants baseball. My special interest is in prospects and the farm system, but of course, will comment on all aspects of the San Francisco Giants. I will also comment on baseball in general, particularly from a fantasy baseball perspective. I hope you will find the site informative, and invite you to join in the discussion.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez RIP
Shocking and awful news out of Florida where Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez and at least 2 others apparently died when a 30 ft boat they were in capsized on some rocks near Miami. Not that his stardom makes it any more or less tragic but Fernandez is the most talented and accomplished star I can recall to die suddenly while still playing. The Marlins-Braves game scheduled for today has been appropriately cancelled. Thoughts go out to Jose's family and the Miami Marlins team.
Roberto Clemente
ReplyDeleteClemente was a Hall of Famer near the end of his career. Fernandez was a potential HOF close to the beginning of his. I also thought of Thurman Munson after posting this. Also, Roy Campanella did not die, but his career was ended prematurely by motor vehicle accident.
DeleteI can only watch his curveball via youtube clips now. He's gone way too soon. Adenhart and now Fernandez. I'm so sad right now. RIP
ReplyDeleteYeah, I just read that. The only thing that comes to me was Len Bias dying of a reaction to cocaine after being drafted by the Celtics. He was a heck of a collegiate basketball player though, unlike Fernandez, he never had a pro career.
ReplyDeleteBrings back the shocking news that Oscar Taveras died not too long ago both such tragedies
ReplyDeleteMay his soul move on to even greater things, the man left a great impression in his time. Rest in Peace Jose.
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