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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.
Given today’s tragedy, we are canceling our pregame ceremony recognizing @RedSox David Ortiz, per his wishes.
Here is how others remembered Fernandez on Twitter. This post will continue to be updated.
Rays star Evan Longoria wrote:
Words can’t express the shock and sadness the @MLB community feels over the loss of Jose Fernandez. Thoughts and prayers for all his family.
Kara McCullers, the wife of Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers, posted a photo with Fernandez:
My heart is heavy. You will be missed Jose Fernandez. @LMcCullers43
The Blue Jays:
The Blue Jays organization sends our thoughts & prayers to the family and friends of José Fernández and to the Marlins organization & fans.
Albert Pujols:
Saddened by the loss of José Fernandez. Sending thoughts and prayers out to his family.
Jon Lester:
I tend to stay off of Twitter on start days but I cannot believe the news about Jose Fernandez. The game and the world just lost a great one
The Red Sox:
We’re saddened by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez.
Our hearts go out to Jose’s family and the entire @Marlins organization.
Chris Archer:
Such sad news about Jose Fernandez. His passion and charisma for this game was 1 of a kind. #RIPJoseFernandez. The game will never forget u.
Tampa Bay Rays:
Tigers beat writer Jason Beck tweeted that Jose Iglesias is “emotional” in the clubhouse. Iglesias is also Cuban.
Iglesias is healthy, but he was emotional in clubhouse over death of Marlins pitcher and fellow Cuban Jose Fernandez.
Ivan Rodriquez:
Very sad to hear this news, José Fernandez you will be missed Sending thoughts and prayers out to his family and friends @Marlins
Martin Maldonado:
Matt Carpenter:
Praying for the family, friends and teammates of Jose Fernandez.. Today is a sad day for baseball.. He will be missed by us all..
Chipper Jones:
There are no words to describe the sickness and sadness I feel this morning over the loss of Jose Fernandez. RIP my friend!
David Ortiz:
I dont have the words to describe the pain feel for the loss of my friend Jose. Goodbye, my friend.
