St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Darryl Kile dead.

KMOX ^

[50sDad]

NIGHT GAME
(Words & Music : Paul Simon)

There were two men down
And the score was tied
In the bottom of the eighth
When the pitcher died

And they laid his spikes
On the pitcher's mound
And his uni-form was torn
And his number was left on the ground

Then the night turned cold
Colder than the moon
The stars were white as bones
The stadium was old
Older than the screams
Older than the teams
There were three men down
And the season lost
And the tarpaulin was rolled
Upon the winter frost

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

If the death was not homicide or suicide, this is an example of what they call synchronicity. When two seemingly rare events happen with some strong connection, for no apparent reason. Such events are noteworthy strictly because they are so unusual.

I have several examples in my own life. For example, my grandfather, a monster in human form, died within three days of the close of purchase on my first house. My sister was married four days after my divorce was final. And my Australian girlfriend arrived in the US the very day my ex-wife remarried (today). I've also had a whole heap of important things happen on the 4th of different months. My mom died Jan 4, my aunt Steffi died Feb 4, my first girlfriend broke up with me May 4, I attempted suicide June 4, my wedding date was October 4 (which happened to be the 51st wedding anniversary of the justice of the peace -- another example of synchronicity), and my first engagement was November 4. I wonder what will happen July 4, when I'll be in Boston with my girlfriend...

Sorry for the analytical stuff. I've had so much death in my family that I don't quite know how to act any more. I've seen Kile pitch, but didn't know him, and still I felt a lump in my chest when hearing of his death. Maybe it's because baseball is such an American sport, and he was so young.

[BureaucratusMaximus]

Where are their other pitchers?

This is no excuse to cancel.

It should require a forfeit.

Yeah...I want reparations too.

Obviously you're a product of public education, the selfishness/entitlement/"me first"/uneducated attitude is quite apparent

Dolt.

[mhking]

I can't imagine any team from the 20s through the 50s caving in like this over one dead player. Wussies

I bet if you opened your mouth with that kind of crap - in the 20's or today - you'd find it quickly closed for you...with a bat shoved down your throat. Just shut up already!

Freakin' terrorist....

[CARDINALRULES]

I am having enough problems dealing with this and don't need your smart ass comments.

I'll tell you what next time a family member or friend of yours dies I hope someone says something like this to you.

[Pharmboy]

I think this guy is a troll...no one could be THAT much of an idjyot.

[mhking]

These people claim to be and are paid as Professionals

A true professional has respect for the dead -- unlike you. 'Tis better to remain quiet and have everyone think you're an a$$, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

So, do you guys think Softhe9 is on crystal meth. or just coke. It has to be one of those uppers that make you really obnoxious.

[mhking]

Card -- my sympathies to you. This has to have been a rough week...

[BOBWADE]

Get a life.

[NYCVirago]

These people claim to be and are paid as Professionals.

Let me guess, you're against postponements due to rain too, right? Those "professional" players should be able to play in monsoon conditions, right? And power failures should never cancel a game, either. Why, back in the good old days, the players would play in the dark!

Get a grip -- the game will be rescheduled, just like a game that is cancelled because of rain. Joe Girardi of the Cubs was crying when he made today's announcement. I guess he's just a "wuss" in your eyes, right?

[RedBloodedAmerican]

He is just trying to get banned and get to use his new screen name, 7of9.

[big'ol_freeper]

Don't pay attention to the moron. They are the yardstick you measure good people against.

[Bandolier]

I don't think you'd need more than a shot glass full of beer to last through the entertainment.
It would only be about 15 seconds before someone would be stomped into the grass and covered with tobacco spit by all those "wusses."

[Pharmboy]

Hey--as a National League/Mets fan for a long time please accept my sincere condolences for this horrible tragedy. Stan the Man has always been one of my favorite ballplayers, and I always had a spot in my baseball heart for the Cards.

[Lazamataz]

The fact I spelled it out for you and you still don't get it is very bad.

[Hot Tabasco]

That's weird! I think if I were you I would cross off all the 4th of's on my calender and stay home in bed for a year or 2 on those days.....

[John W]

Larussa with Buck on Fox Network-died in his sleep.

[mhking]

LaRussa was just on Fox Sports - he says Kile died in his sleep. More info due from the upcoming presser. ESPNEWS says we are about five-to-ten minutes out right now.