I've definitely read every post in this thread.

 

 

Just got to the gym. Turn on pandora and the first song is Shine On You Crazy Diamond. Fitting. 

 

 

I'm a grown man and have had on and off tears for the past 2 hours over a guy I never once met. 

 

Same for me all day, man. I feel incredibly sad for his Mom and Grandmother. When I close my eyes I see his grandma clapping for him in the stands.  

 

What a tragedy.  His first child on the way.  

 

I feel sad for everyone at this site.  We are so emotionally invested in this team.  

 

I feel sad for my young boys.  We've spent countless hours over the last 4 years talking about Jose Fernandez.  His incredible journey to the U.S., his dominance at Marlins Park (second only to Sandy Koufax in home domination), his enthusiasm in the dugout, how we watched him run all over the outfield during BP at Turner Field tossing dozens of balls to fans and then him actually signing a baseball for my boys.

 

Today I could not care less what this means for the future of the Marlins and how they were eyeing a big haul for Jose. 

 

Incredible sadness. Incredible sadness is all I feel today.  

 

 

Today was the first time in a long time that I was glad this site existed. I admit there's been times in the past year that I wished I never made this site, but I am happy that I did. This would have been a really difficult day to handle without you guys and gals to keep me company. It was really tough as it is, but it helped having a community here where we could all mourn together.

 

But think of all the bad jokes and puns you would have missed

 

 

Today was the first time in a long time that I was glad this site existed. I admit there's been times in the past year that I wished I never made this site, but I am happy that I did. This would have been a really difficult day to handle without you guys and gals to keep me company. It was really tough as it is, but it helped having a community here where we could all mourn together.

 

I am thankful that you made it exist.

 

& I think you're all great even if we have disagreed 1756947 times over the years.

 

 

still can't believe this is real life 

 

 

It's churned my stomach to look at my MLB At Bat widget and see "Canceled - Tragedy" for our game the entire day. Ugh.

 

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damn, from wikipedia ... talking about him in the past tense 

 

José D. Fernández (July 31, 1992 – September 25, 2016) was a Cuban American professional baseball pitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins from 2013 through 2016.

 

 

 

i still in shock i watch replay of last time he was on mound vs national sad see pitch last time i bet national team saying we last team  that pitch too

 

 

It's churned my stomach to look at my MLB At Bat widget and see "Canceled - Tragedy" for our game the entire day. Ugh.

 

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Saw that too. Don't know what to say. 

 

 

I'll be there tomorrow. Even if there isn't much I f a ceremony it's just going to be so strange with Jose not there greeting hos teammates as they come off the field.

 

I really don't know how we move on

 

 

Joined the site today after hearing about the horrible tragedy involving the super talented and charismatic Jose Fernandez.  I have been a life long Braves fan even though I grew up in South Florida.  I remember a few years ago when he belted a home run and watched it causing the benches to clear.  Part of me was like "who does this kid think he is?" But I already knew who he was - an incredibly gifted and competitive baseball player with a huge heart.  But what really makes Jose special was his ability to smile and stay positive after all he'd been through.  That's what we should all take from his bright life taken far too soon.  No matter what we go through, keep positive and fulfill your dreams with a smile on your face. 

 

 

Condolences to the family, friends, and Fish fanbase from the Tampa Bay Area.

 

 

good night all watch last game he pitch his life soooo sad  now pitching  for angel in out field team

 

 

It's 3am and I can't sleep. I'm still numb and shocked....

 

 

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Well guys it's a new day but unfortunately this one doesn't seem any more real. I haven't watched any of our games for a few weeka but I'll definately be tuning in tonight.

 

 

still can't believe this is real life 

 

woke up this morning thinking, oh yeah, Jose died.   still cant believe it myself

 

 

damn, from wikipedia ... talking about him in the past tense 

 

Yeah, thats when it hits hard when you read something like that in the past tense

 

 

I had trouble falling asleep last night. Couldn't stop thinking about this.

 

 

I woke up...first thing in my mind...OH NO JOSE!

 

 

Yeah, yesterday actually happened. 

 

 

Yep, woke up today realizing this is real. Today's gonna be tough at work.

 

 

First of all, Admin, thank you for keeping this site going. I have counted on it for decades! I may not post a lot, but I appreciate reading it, and I appreciate the fact that everyone on here knows exactly what I feel right now. No one in my "real life" world can grasp what I feel, and it is so comforting to know that I am not alone. So many others have posted on here about how they have never shed a tear about a deceased soul they didn't know. I was in that club as well, until yesterday. So let me just say that from the bottom of my heart, because I know what EACH of you is going through:  I would like to express my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to each and every one of you. God rest Jose's soul, and may we all see him pitch again in the afterlife! 

 

 

Jessica Blaylock used to be part of the sports radio station up here in Jax.  They had her on this morning to talk about Jose and she cried through the whole 15 minute segment.  ;(

 

 

Admin, I almost never post, but I want to say thank you for having this site. Knowing that I'm not the only one who feels this way after Jose's passing helps me and I'm sure helps others who are having trouble expressing the way we feel right now.