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Jose Fernandez Dies In Boating Accident - chairman - 09-26-2016
In stunning and tragic news, one of baseball’s preeminent young stars, Marlins right-hander Jose Fernandez, died in a boating accident early Sunday morning, the team has confirmed. Fernandez was 24.
“The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at a very difficult time,†the club said in a statement.
As a result of Fernandez’s death, the Marlins have canceled their game against the Braves on Sunday.