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Baseball mourns the sudden death of Jose Fernandez

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Following the tragic death of Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez, who died early Sunday morning in a boating accident, a large number of players, including his fellow Cubans and Marlins teammates, offered their heartfelt thoughts and condolences in memory of the 24-year-old starter.

I'm still waiting to wake up from this nightmare. I lost my brother today and can't quite comprehend it. The shock is overwhelming. What he meant to me , our team, the city of Miami, Cuba & everyone else in the world that his enthusiasm/heart has touched can never be replaced. I can't fathom what his family is going through because We, as his extended Family are a wreck. I gave him the nickname Niño because he was just a young boy Amongst men , yet those men could barely compete with him . He had his own level, one that was changing the game. EXTRAORDINARY, as a person before the player. Yet still just a kid, who's joy lit up the stadium more than lights could. A kid whose time came too soon. One that I will miss & never forget. Rest In Peace Niño, Jose Fernandez 🙏🏽

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Fernandez was one of the best young pitchers in baseball, having spent all four seasons with the Marlins. He was a front-runner for the NL Cy Young award after going 16-8 this season with a 2.86 ERA and 235 strikeouts, second best in the league.

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