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Red Sox Players React to Death of Jose Fernandez
Boston players have heavy hearts after the death of one of baseball's brightest young stars.
The baseball community awoke in collective shock Sunday morning to the news of the death of Jose Fernandez.
The Miami Marlins 24-year-old ace pitcher was killed in what was reportedly a boating accident. The team has canceled today's game against Atlanta.
Fernandez had never pitched against Boston, but his electric arm and magnetic charisma made him tops on fans' fantasy wish list.
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The Tampa Bay Rays were set to honor retiring Red Sox slugger David Ortiz before Sunday afternoon's game in St. Petersburg, but canceled the festivities at the request of Ortiz, who tweeted the following.
I dont have the words to describe the pain feel for the loss of my friend Jose. Goodbye, my friend. pic.twitter.com/xvaa5z62RW
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) September 25, 2016
Other Red Sox players took to Twitter to react to the news.
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My heart is with Jose's and the other victims' families, and my cherished Marlins family. My deepest condolences. This is heartbreaking
— Hanley Ramirez (@HanleyRamirez) September 25, 2016
Heartbroken, speechless. #RIPJoseFernandez May God strengthen the Fernandez Family Increíble. Indescriptible. Dios fortalezca la Flia Fdez
— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) September 25, 2016
So sad hearing about Jose Fernandez, thoughts and prayers for him and his family RIP
— Drew Pomeranz (@DrewPomeranz) September 25, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for the Jose family. Have played against him since we were in high school. A great baseball player but a better man!
— Blake Aubry Swihart (@BLAKESWIHART_1) September 25, 2016
So sad to hear about Jose Fernandez. That hurts my heart #RIP
— Jk (@JosephKellyJr) September 25, 2016
Can't believe what I just read. It's a sad day in the baseball world. #rip Jose Fernandez
— Matt Barnes (@mattbarnesRHP) September 25, 2016
Please pray for Fernandez's family today..absolutely sickening news. Worst news to wake up to
— Travis Shaw (@travis_shaw21) September 25, 2016
My gosh. Just sick in my stomach hearing about Jose Fernandez. Praying for his family, friends, and teammates...
— Brad Ziegler (@BradZiegler) September 25, 2016
Praying for the Fernandez family. Kills my heart hearing this news. God bless the Fernandez family!
— robbie ross (@Ross_108) September 25, 2016
wow very sad new this morning...hands down one of my favorite guys to watch pitch! He brought nothing but intensity and passion #ripjose
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) September 25, 2016
We’re saddened by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez. Our hearts go out to Jose’s family and the entire @Marlins organization.
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) September 25, 2016
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