former red Ryan Freel commits suicide

[Brock Landers]

Can't post the link from mobile, but look it up. Sad news, I didn't even realize he was out of the game

[Cuse0323]

Wow

[boeing power]

Sad news, happens a lot around Christmas.

RIP.

[hels]

RIP

[InTheDrink]

That's horrible

Only one chance at life. Sucks when people are to the point where they give it up.

[Bostongambler]

Sad news, happens a lot around Christmas.

RIP.

Yes it does. Too sad.

[ttwarrior1]

damn, RIP, thought he was a pretty good player

[Terrapin Station]

Wow, sad news.

[SamDiamond]

Damn, that is sad.

Oh my god. Horrible.

[InTheDrink]

36 years old

Fuk

[daneblazer]

Damn...dude could play every position. Very good utility player

[onlooker]

[Jrod124]

RIP
Exciting player

[Louisvillekid1]

wow, so young

[mynameismud]

only 36. what a waste.

[lakerboy]

brock slys his way back on board of a dead mlb player

[Louisvillekid1]

don't see espn reporting anything

[daneblazer]

It's on rotoworld now

[onlooker]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thinking of the Freel family. Ryan touched everyone he came in contact with here in the clubhouse, in the front office and in the community.</p>&mdash; Reds (@Reds) <a href="https://twitter.com/Reds/status/282699057846181888" data-datetime="2012-12-23T04:08:02+00:00">December 23, 2012</a></blockquote>
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[ChuckyTheGoat]

I believe he had almost died twice previously:

* Once in car accident
* 2nd time, some heart ailment (??)

[The Giant]

He had to retire from baseball after an errant pickoff attempt nailed him in the head.

Sounds like this could be another concussion issue.

RIP.

[Brock Landers]

He had to retire from baseball after an errant pickoff attempt nailed him in the head.

Sounds like this could be another concussion issue.

RIP.

wow, good point!

[TheLock]

Guy went out Kurt Cobain style.

Did he have any kids?

People with young children who kill themselves are cowards.

Hi, Kurt.

I'm hoping Freel didn't have kids and he's no longer in pain.

[avanbarksdale]

who gets his money?

[boeing power]

Guy went out Kurt Cobain style.

Did he have any kids?

People with young children who kill themselves are cowards.

Hi, Kurt.

I'm hoping Freel didn't have kids and he's no longer in pain.

One of the most ignorant statements I've read in a long time.

I hope mental illness doesn't hit your family man.

[GunShard]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2012/12/23/ryan-freel-suicide-gunshot-wound-jacksonville-cincinnati-reds-brandon-phillips-sean-casey/1787101/

[LT Profits]

He had an attractive wife and a young daughter. RIP

[KingJD31]

Poor mans Miguel Cairo

[Marigold HD]

Terrible to hear of this.

[TheLock]

One of the most ignorant statements I've read in a long time.

I hope mental illness doesn't hit your family man.

Sounds like you've had someone close to you commit suicide.

That's unfortunate if true but as a parent, I stand by my statement.

[RG3ING]

Hate hearing this RIP

[InTheDrink]

Sounds like you've had someone close to you commit suicide.

That's unfortunate if true but as a parent, I stand by my statement.

And the rest of the board stands by you being a gigantic fukking dumbass. Merry Christmas.

[Albert Pujols]

Sounds like you've had someone close to you commit suicide.

That's unfortunate if true but as a parent, I stand by my statement.

And you're a huge asshole.

[paco]

Could care less. Big pussy to take easy way out

[dj_destroyer]

Concussions are more serious than they're making them out to be... and that's saying a lot considering the current situation.