Posted on 10/26/2014 6:30:22 PM PDT by Perdogg
The St. Louis Cardinals hoped slugger Oscar Taveras would become a star in Major League Baseball. Instead, at age 22, his light has gone out forever. Taveras died after a car wreck in his native Dominican Republic, a report confirmed Sunday night by Yahoo Sports' reporter Jeff Passan.
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That’s a pity - so young, too. Sympathies for his family, friends and teammates.
Very sad. RIP.
Damn. He was going to be a great hitter.
Another player traded to The Angels, before his time. God rest his soul.
RIP.
RIP.
Terrible. He was a great prospect.
RIP
WHOA! Condolences to Oscar Taveras’ family and friends. Condolences to Dominicans.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=tavera001osc
R.I.P.
love
Very sad - from a Nats fan. Memories of “Nick” Adenhart (age 23)killed by a drunk driver in LA, 2009.
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