Tony Fernandez in Critical Condition...

[Mattingly23NY]

(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).

 

[Messiah717]

Very sad news.

 

[Mattingly23NY]

Very sad news.

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.

 

[Yankeefan5545]

Tony Fernnandez set one hell of an example for that Jeter Kid to follow.

 

[Messiah717]

RIP Tony.

 

[Yankeefan5545]

Just saw the news, RIP Mr. Fernandez.

 

[cagedlion]

Such a wonderful talent. Enjoyed watching him play the game he loved so much.
R.I.P. Tony Fernandez.

 

[yankeesince59]

Damn.

"Only the good die young."

 

[Mattingly23NY]

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...~!