Jose Fernandez killed in boating accident

Bluehorseshoe · 09-25-16, 09:36 AM

I can't help but think of the Bobby Ojeda boat accident 20 yrs ago. RIP

greenhippo · 09-25-16, 09:40 AM

This is just terrible, guy looked like he was having a blast each and every time he stepped on the mound. So young.

Mr KLC · 09-25-16, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by Rich Boy

Also saying his GF was pregnant with their child, terrible, just terrible...

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKkAGyzAY68/

Itsamazing777 · 09-25-16, 09:46 AM

His start was pushed from today to Monday, to allow Adam Conley to pitch today.

If it hadn't Then he probably wouldn't have even been out that late, since he would have pitched today.....

nyplayer33 · 09-25-16, 09:46 AM

Why the fk is he out at that time with a game next day..probably drinking and speeding. Goodbye the 30 to 60 million u could of gotten cause u were wreckkess. Stay home watch tv.

Mac4Lyfe · 09-25-16, 09:47 AM

Had to be speeding on the boat. People do not realize how dangerous speeding can be, especially close to shore. Most likely they hit the jette at full speed and were killed on impact. You especially can't speed at night in the dark.

Man what a bummer. Prayers for everyone involved.

Mac4Lyfe · 09-25-16, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by nyplayer33

Why the fk is he out at that time with a game next day..probably drinking and speeding. Goodbye the 30 to 60 million u could of gotten cause u were wreckkess. Stay home watch tv.

Probably not drinking, just didn't see the jette. Very easy to not see at night or at dusk. Very tragic.

Most likely they weren't wearing their life jackets (seat belts) either.

mpaschal34 · 09-25-16, 10:03 AM

i was looking through some of the pics from the instagram post above. looks like he really enjoyed fishing (and his boat). i remember being 24 and feeling invincible. who knows exactly what happened. but i do know it is a very sad story.

by his pics, really seemed like a good dude. he appreciated the opportunity the US gave him (pic of him supporting the troops) and he loved his family.

this story has ruined my day.

JAKEPEAVY21 · 09-25-16, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by mpaschal34

i was looking through some of the pics from the instagram post above. looks like he really enjoyed fishing (and his boat). i remember being 24 and feeling invincible. who knows exactly what happened. but i do know it is a very sad story.

by his pics, really seemed like a good dude. he appreciated the opportunity the US gave him (pic of him supporting the troops) and he loved his family.

this story has ruined my day.

not only was he a great player but he was the heartbeat of the lockerroom and loved by all teammates and opponents..

He also had a charisma and zest for life that few others have..agreed this has kind of ruined my day, very sad to see such a shining light burn out so young..

jose21_us · 09-25-16, 10:13 AM

Wow what a tough loss. Being a Miami sports fan my whole life this one really hit home...

daneblazer · 09-25-16, 10:15 AM

Fish & Wildlife guy said...

it wasnt his boat. Marlins players know the guy who owns it and use it all the time

They hit the rocks full speed and it capsized.

werent wearing life vests

no indication of alcohol or other drugs

...you can get turned around real quick on the water. The coast can appear further away than it is. Going full speed at night though, jeez

jose21_us · 09-25-16, 10:16 AM

very sad day down here in Miami.

jose21_us · 09-25-16, 10:17 AM

Yea I have been at that spot where it happen its called Government Cut. You have to be very careful there at night because there are no lights....

mpaschal34 · 09-25-16, 10:23 AM

dane mentions a great point. at night it's easy to get turned around in the water. from my days in the navy, i was the small boat officer on my ship (one of those rigid hull inflatibles). we used to have to pick up passengers early in the morning/late evening for my ship. it could get confusing at times with the waves/etc. at the same time i was 23 and the other guys on the boat were young too, so of course when we didn't have passengers on board, we were always going full speed. not the smartest thing, but we were young, and any excitement from our normal ship life was worth the risk (or so we thought).

pilebuck13 · 09-25-16, 10:23 AM

Awful news guy was a ace on the mound

daneblazer · 09-25-16, 10:28 AM

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Government+Cut,+Florida/@25.764637,-80.1347344,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88d9b4fa7f1e4a63:0x957014fe671be84c?hl=en-us

can see where the rocks jut out there

lolz_69 · 09-25-16, 10:28 AM

didn't he also save his mom from drowning coming on a boat from cuba?

The ocean is formidable, really seems like he got to comfortable and complacent to be boating in a dangerous area at 3

Louisvillekid1 · 09-25-16, 10:29 AM

Baseball should be canceled today

Mr KLC · 09-25-16, 10:32 AM

Ghenghis Kahn · 09-25-16, 10:33 AM

wow wtf?

nyplayer33 · 09-25-16, 10:36 AM

Seems more risk then reward at 3am in Miami bch..party town. Visibility sucks...you take risks and sometimes the odds are against you. Very sad. I hate the water..Beach is it 4bme...water too dangerous and belongs to fish.

nyplayer33 · 09-25-16, 10:38 AM

So risk was more then reward...too much partying...

kmarinouofm · 09-25-16, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by jose21_us

Yea I have been at that spot where it happen its called Government Cut. You have to be very careful there at night because there are no lights....

what happened he was going across Gov Cut (Passing by) ? and hit the rocks ?

I live on Sobe and haven't gone out today so I haven't heard much other then what I have seen online.

19th Hole · 09-25-16, 10:44 AM

What a tragic loss.
RIP

Ghenghis Kahn · 09-25-16, 10:47 AM

the guy was speeding at night and hit a jetty. the guy was probably showing off. what an idiot!!!!

jose wasn't the driver. rip

d2bets · 09-25-16, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by Louisvillekid1

Baseball should be canceled today

ALL of baseball? That would be a supreme mess this close to the end of the season.

Brooklyn Dick · 09-25-16, 11:05 AM

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17632541/miami-marlins-ace-jose-fernandez-dies-boating-accident

Look at the photo. If they crashed into this whoever was steering had no clue.

19th Hole · 09-25-16, 11:05 AM

Sports Illustrated ‏@SInow 3 hours ago
Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in an early morning boating accident http://on.si.com/2cTsTv3

jjgold · 09-25-16, 11:11 AM

Seems could of been prevented

He had no business being out that late during season either

Got too relaxed

stevek173 · 09-25-16, 11:14 AM

I heard Plommer ate the boat.

agendaman · 09-25-16, 11:17 AM

tragic

Mr KLC · 09-25-16, 11:26 AM

Showing Marlins press conference on ESPN News rigth now.

Dirty Sanchez · 09-25-16, 11:30 AM

Hate to say it...but 3 am on a boat when you've got a game 8 hours later is poor judgment....damn senseless tragedy that shouldn't happen!
RIP Jose...but damn it to hell

packerd_00 · 09-25-16, 11:41 AM

Shame man,but good lesson for people you need to respect Motorboats,so easy for this sort of accident to turn tragic.

Mr KLC · 09-25-16, 11:51 AM