southsider2k5 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Wow, for the family http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?i...e=ESPNHeadlines Major league left-hander Joe Kennedy dies By Jerry Crasnick ESPN.com (Archive) Updated: November 23, 2007, 1:27 PM ET Major league pitcher Joe Kennedy died early Friday morning while at home with his family in Florida, agent Damon Lapa confirmed to ESPN.com. The cause of Kennedy's death could not immediately be determined, Lapa said. Kennedy, 28, compiled a 43-61 record in seven major league seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays. A left-hander, Kennedy broke into the majors in 2001 with the Devil Rays. In three full seasons with Tampa Bay he made 72 starts, compiling an 18-31 record. Since 2004, Kennedy had two stints each with Colorado and Oakland. He started the 2007 season with Oakland, was claimed off waivers in August by Arizona, then designated for assignment before being signed by the Blue Jays on Aug. 29. Kennedy had a career 4.79 ERA, pitching 908 2/3 innings over 222 career appearances. He made his last appearance in relief on Sept. 29 in a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay. "The entire Oakland's A's organization sends our thoughts out to Joe's family," said Oakland assistant general manager David Forst. "He was a valued member of our organization for almost two years, and certainly a guy we loved having around.'' Kennedy was married with a one-year old son. Jerry Crasnick covers Major League Baseball for ESPN.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Oh. My. GOD. That is absolutely horrible news, how startling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 This type of news is always humbling for me, and hopefully for all. It brings us out of our fantasy world and back into reality where these players arent just guys on the field, but real human beings with families. My thoughts go out to his wife and son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 very said... I wonder what happened. I just hope he didn't die do to drugs or anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 R.I.P. Joe. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kageman129 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 QUOTE(BearSox @ Nov 23, 2007 -> 03:04 PM) very said... I wonder what happened. I just hope he didn't die do to drugs or anything like that. No kidding, I hate when anyone dies, but knowing drugs are the cause sucks. RIP Joe. My prayers are with your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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