Tony Fernandez in Critical Condition...

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  1. Mattingly23NY

    Mattingly23NY Turning Fastballs Into Souveneir's ~

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    (From 4 days ago)

    https://finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/n...portedly-in-critical-condition-182804584.html

    One of the better defensive Shortstops of his time and imo- the greatest Blue-Jays Defensive SS of all time; and he wasn't too shabby with a bat either...

    Fernandez, who enjoyed four separate stints in Toronto, is the Blue Jays’ all-time leader in WAR (45.3), games played (2,158), hits (2,276) and triples (92). He also ranks among the franchise’s top five in batting average (.297), at-bats (5,335), plate appearances (5,900), runs scored (704), total bases (2,198), doubles (291) and stolen bases (172).
     
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    Messiah717 Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Very sad news.
     
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    Mattingly23NY Turning Fastballs Into Souveneir's ~

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    It really is. There was a time when 57 years of age, (Tony's current age), seemed like eternity. But, 57 is still young imo-.

    Couldn't happen to a nicer guy either.
     
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    Tony Fernnandez set one hell of an example for that Jeter Kid to follow.
     
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    RIP Tony.
     
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    Just saw the news, RIP Mr. Fernandez.
     
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    cagedlion "I am the problem, and I am the solution."

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    Such a wonderful talent. Enjoyed watching him play the game he loved so much.
    R.I.P. Tony Fernandez.
     
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    yankeesince59 "Oh Captain, my Captain".

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    Damn.

    "Only the good die young."
     
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    Mattingly23NY Turning Fastballs Into Souveneir's ~

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    7 Teams over 17 years.

    8 Seasons in the top 10 for Fielding Pctg% and Range Factor.
    4 Gold Gloves, 8 Seasons in the top 10 for Batting Avg.

    Who can forget his 5 Rbi's in Game 4 of the 93 World Series...~!

    tony.jpg
     
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