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Miami Marlins release statement following death of Jose Fernandez

By Josh Hill

Sep 25, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) looks on from the pitchers mound during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) looks on from the pitchers mound during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Miami Marlins have released a statement following the death of star pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died in a boating accident on Saturday.

Jose Fernandez, the 24-year old Cuban superstar pitcher for the Miami Marlins, future Cy Young-winner and future father, died on Saturday in a boating accident. The future that he had both on an off the diamond is gone, and that’s a reality that is hard to take in as the sports world tries to deal with the loss of one of it’s brightest stars.

Fernandez was killed in a boating accident on Saturday, the details of which are still unclear and unknown. But what is known is that the world has lost not only one of it’s most promising young baseball talents but from all accounts one of the most genuine human beings you could have encountered.

In the wake of Fernandez’s death, the outpouring of support from his fellow baseball players has painted a picture of a man who loved the game, loved his friends and adored his family. He as expecting a child in the near-future, which is a sobering reminder of just how precious life is.

The Marlins both confirmed the death of Fernandez and released a statement honoring his memory on Sunday morning:

Out of respect for Fernandez, the Marlins will not be playing Sunday’s game against the Braves. The team can’t be blamed, and really it’s hard to imagine anyone in baseball truly thinking about the game today.

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Even if you didn’t know Fernandez personally, this is something that hits close to home for everyone. It’s a reminder that life is something to cherish, as it can all be taken away from us at any given moment. Fernandez was more than a pitcher, he was a family man and a friend.

That’s how he’s going to be remembered, as the mark in life he left in his short 24-years is going to have a far greater reach than anything he accomplished on the field. We unfortunately have to live in a reality where all of that is just a memory, which is unbelievably unfair.

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