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On Sunday morning, news broke that Miami Marlins All-Star pitcher Jose Fernandez died in a boating accident. The right-hander, who made a dangerous journey from Cuba to the U.S. at age 15, was quickly remembered by colleagues and those who knew him on Twitter and social media.
The Marlins quickly announced that todays game against the Atlanta Braves has been postponed.
“The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time,” the Marlins said in a statement.
“All of Baseball is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred added. “He was one of our game’s great young stars who made a dramatic impact on and off the field since his debut in 2013. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Miami Marlins organization and all of the people he touched in his life.”
The Miami Dolphins are holding a moment of silence for Fernandez before kickoff.
The Tampa Bay Rays also announced that Red Sox DH David Ortiz asked the organization to cancel a pre-planned celebration for his final game at Tropicana Field.
Here is how others remembered Fernandez on Twitter. This post will continue to be updated.
Rays star Evan Longoria wrote:
Kara McCullers, the wife of Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers, posted a photo with Fernandez:
The Blue Jays:
Albert Pujols:
Jon Lester:
The Red Sox:
Chris Archer:
Tampa Bay Rays:
Tigers beat writer Jason Beck tweeted that Jose Iglesias is “emotional” in the clubhouse. Iglesias is also Cuban.
Ivan Rodriquez:
Martin Maldonado:
Matt Carpenter:
Chipper Jones:
David Ortiz:
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Jose Fernandez Dead: MLB Pays Tribute on Twitter