RIP Jose Fernandez

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RIP Jose Fernandez

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/miamiheral ... oid-google

Reports saying he died in a boating accident...

I just can't believe how frequently we seem to lose young bright stars so early...
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I just hope alcohol wasn't involved. I'm surprised there's so little information out right now
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The limited information makes me hope the report isn't correct, but even the Marlins confirmed it.
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Wow.. What a shame.
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Horrible
12, 14, 15, 17, 22
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https://giphy.com/gifs/mlb-baseball-wtf-SKwEH0kolOvfy
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This was one I was just sitting in stunned silence on...so tragic. What a talent...
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http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/eduar ... 1787056223

Good luck not shedding some tears as Eduardo Perez explains what Jose Fernandez meant to his team and city.
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WTF. That's terrible.
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Very sad indeed. Amazing young talent.
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Seriously awful news. I must have checked ESPN about ten times hoping it was mis-reported.
2010 KC 83-79
2011 KC 94-68
2012 KC 83-79
2013 KC 90-72; AL Central Champs
2014 KC 84-78
2015 KC 103-59; AL Central Champs
2016 KC 97-65; Lost WC Game to BAL
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Painful to read but solid reporting: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/the-tragic ... 45408.html
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