Baseball

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Bill Mills, who caught five games for the 1944 Philadelphia Athletics, died August 9th.  He was 99.  (His death was first reported August 22nd.)

 

https://ripbaseball.com/2019/08/19/obituary-bill-mills-1919-2019/

 

 

[Sir Creep 7,070]

5 hours ago, alt obits guy said:

Bill Mills, who caught five games for the 1944 Philadelphia Athletics, died August 9th.  He was 99.  (His death was first reported August 22nd.)

 

https://ripbaseball.com/2019/08/19/obituary-bill-mills-1919-2019/

 

There are now 10 surviving Philadelphia Athletics ballplayers - half a theme team.

Billy DeMars, born August 26, 1925

Art Ditmar, born April 3, 1929

Bill Harrington, born October 3, 1927

Bill Oster, born January 2, 1933

Hal Raether, born October 10, 1932

Eddie Robinson, born December 15, 1920

Bobby Shantz, born September 26, 1925

Neal Watlington, born December 25, 1922

Bill Wilson, born November 6, 1928

George Yankowski, born November 19, 1922

[alt obits guy 3,371]

On 01/07/2019 at 17:06, TomTomTelekom said:

Tyler Skaggs, L.A. Angels Pitcher dead at 27 years:

https://www.tmz.com/2019/07/01/angels-pitcher-tyler-skaggs-found-dead-in-texas/

Tyler Skaggs cause of death:  Choked on own vomit after consuming drugs and alcohol.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/30/health/tyler-skaggs-autopsy-opioids-death/index.html

 

[Sir Creep 7,070]

5 hours ago, alt obits guy said:

Tyler Skaggs cause of death:  Choked on own vomit after consuming drugs and alcohol.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/30/health/tyler-skaggs-autopsy-opioids-death/index.html

 

"ACCIDENTAL" drug overdose.  I fucking HATE that term.  What overdose ISN"T accidental -- an on purpose one?  What we callin' that, SUICIDE?

OK, if a person enjoys drugs and lives, 'a good high'.  Because pushing to the limits is not a stated goal 
a person enjoys drugs and dies, 'accidental overdose'
a person takes a pile of perscription meds to kill themselves, 'suicide'

Got it.  

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1 hour ago, Sir Creep said:

"ACCIDENTAL" drug overdose.  I fucking HATE that term.  What overdose ISN"T accidental -- an on purpose one?  What we callin' that, SUICIDE?

 

Yes, that’s why it’s called suicide by gunshot/hanging/overdose/drowning/etc

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6 hours ago, Sir Creep said:

"ACCIDENTAL" drug overdose.  I fucking HATE that term.  What overdose ISN"T accidental -- an on purpose one?  What we callin' that, SUICIDE?

OK, if a person enjoys drugs and lives, 'a good high'.  Because pushing to the limits is not a stated goal 
a person enjoys drugs and dies, 'accidental overdose'
a person takes a pile of perscription meds to kill themselves, 'suicide'

Got it.  

 

It's more the "choked on own vomit" that drew my attention.

I mean, who else's vomit might he have choked on?

[CastAway 488]

Hal Naragon, who played 10 seasons in the MLB for the Indians and Senators/Twins, has died aged 90.

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Chace Numata, a catcher at Double-A Erie in the Detroit Tigers’ system, died Monday from injuries suffered in a skateboard accident.  

He was 27 and a native of Pearl City, Hawaii.

 

According to the Erie News, surveillance cameras on the street showed Numata skating down East Fourth Street. No vehicles were involved in the accident.

 

For any of you following baseball in 2019, you’ll know why this kid preferred death over the possibility of playing for my last place Detroit Tigers.

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[Death Impends 7,956]

Former Cardinal Chris Duncan, a name on various longlists and onsite pools due to his glioblastoma recurrence, dead at 38. I'd imagine the young death of a player from a World Series-winning team will see a Mail obit come by shortly?

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44 minutes ago, Death Impends said:

Former Cardinal Chris Duncan, a name on various longlists and onsite pools due to his glioblastoma recurrence, dead at 38. I'd imagine the young death of a player from a World Series-winning team will see a Mail obit come by shortly?

And here we go

[Sir Creep 7,070]

15 hours ago, Death Impends said:

Former Cardinal Chris Duncan, a name on various longlists and onsite pools due to his glioblastoma recurrence, dead at 38. I'd imagine the young death of a player from a World Series-winning team will see a Mail obit come by shortly?

 

can we pa---LEEZ maintain convention

 

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Just now, Sir Creep said:

 can we pa---LEEZ

 More silly sports people.  You are like a dictator,  forcing all these unknown American sports people on the forum.

 

We need to do a American sports star spring uprising on you fool. 

[YoungWillz 21,025]

Make what you will of this report of Wally Westlake's demise:

 

 

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[YoungWillz 21,025]

DDP Pick Alex Grammas reported dead: https://www.12up.com/posts/reds-legend-johnny-bench-announces-passing-of-big-red-machine-coach-alex-grammas-01dmrqrxc01w

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Micah Bowie update
Here's the important part of the article:

There is still extensive damage to Bowie’s lungs and spine, but now there is more than just hope for a recovery. There is a path. It’s a treacherous and unpredictable road, but it’s lined with promise. A lung transplant, which was never really considered in the past because of his damaged diaphragm, could be an option in the distant future.

Last month, Bowie was treated for the internal burns. He is also receiving stem cell treatment. He is now receiving four to six liters of oxygen from his tanks, down from six to eight. He was once receiving hospice level oxygen doses through his tanks.

If all goes according to plan, Bowie will be there when his daughter graduates from college in December and he’ll cheer her on as she pursues her dream of being a doctor. He’s determined to walk her down the aisle at her wedding one day. The former ballplayer also wants to help his son, who has a neurological disorder called Kleine-Levin syndrome, graduate from high school next year.

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Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, 87, suffered a minor stroke at his charity golf tournament today.  He's said to be recovering and "doing well."  Still, at 87, you never know.  

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2019/09/17/whitey-herzog-hall-fame-cardinals-royals-manager-suffers-stroke/2357761001/

[alt obits guy 3,371]

Bob Tufts, a relief pitcher who played parts of three Major League Baseball seasons, two with Kansas City and one with San Francisco, has died.  He was 63.

 

 

[Sir Creep 7,070]

18 minutes ago, alt obits guy said:

Bob Tufts, a relief pitcher who played parts of three Major League Baseball seasons, two with Kansas City and one with San Francisco, has died.  He was 63.

 

 

I remember this card.
Bob Brenly - 65 - decent Catcher, made all star team in 1985 and actually received a vote for MVP.  Managed the Diamondbacks to a World Series in 2001.
Chili Davis - 59 - a hell of an OF.  4th in Rookie of Year voting, 4 time all star.  Couple votes for MVP here and there.

Then there's the deceased Bob Tufts.  Looking at his stats, he pitched in 27 games (42 innings) total over 3 seasons, all in relief.  Below average pitcher, sorry to say. Did manage to have a 2-0 lifetime record thanks to baseball's scoring anomaly.  In 42 innings gave up 60 hits and 14 walks.  

A 'Future Star' he was not.
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[alt obits guy 3,371]

Andy Etchebarren, a two-time World Series-winning catcher who played 948 games over the span of a decade, has died.  He was 76.

 

https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-etchebarren-obit-20191006-oej5d32drnbnxew7zhxdjl2an4-story.html

 

 

[Sir Creep 7,070]

On Thursday, former Binghamton Mets General Manager, Bill Terlecky, died after a courageous battle with cancer.  The 65 year old worked at the heads of the B-Mets from 2001-2004.

During his time leading the Mets, Terlecky received the Frank Cashen Award as the New York Mets organization’s top executive in 2003. He most recently has served as the General Manager of the North Shore Navigators since 2012.  Terlecky also was the General Manager of the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre Red Barons from 1989-1997.

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[alt obits guy 3,371]

Eric Cooper a Major League Baseball umpire for the past 21 years, who worked as recently as the ALDS series between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins earlier this month, has died.  He was 52.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-umpire-eric-cooper-who-worked-in-the-majors-for-21-seasons-dies-at-52/

 

 

[Sir Creep 7,070]

17 hours ago, alt obits guy said:

Eric Cooper a Major League Baseball umpire for the past 21 years, who worked as recently as the ALDS series between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins earlier this month, has died.  He was 52.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-umpire-eric-cooper-who-worked-in-the-majors-for-21-seasons-dies-at-52/

 

 

 

Hmmmm five paragraphs and not one mention of how he died.  Usually when they don’t say, it means.... suicide or overdose.

Not this time.  “Cooper died after having a blood clot. He had knee surgery earlier in the week and was recuperating at his father's home in Iowa. Popular with his fellow umps, he was talking to them Saturday about his recovery.”

 

So it’s odd if not malfeasance of pen by the ‘journalist’ assigned to drafting this obit not to put the cause of death that I found quite easily elsewhere.

SirC

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9 minutes ago, Sir Creep said:

 

Hmmmm five paragraphs and not one mention of how he died.  Usually when they don’t say, it means.... suicide or overdose.

Not this time.  “Cooper died after having a blood clot. He had knee surgery earlier in the week and was recuperating at his father's home in Iowa. Popular with his fellow umps, he was talking to them Saturday about his recovery.”

 

So it’s odd if not malfeasance of pen by the ‘journalist’ assigned to drafting this obit not to put the cause of death that I found quite easily elsewhere.

SirC

 

They do it to inspire paranoia in middle aged readers imo.

[alt obits guy 3,371]

Chuck Meriweather, a Major League Baseball umpire from 1987 to 2011, has died.  He was 63.  Meriweather became an umpire supervisor after his retirement, a position he held until his death.

 

https://thespun.com/more/mlb/mlb-umpire-chuck-meriweather-death