Reactions to the apparent death of Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle

Canada.com pulled together statements from various people within the Yankees organization and major league baseball.

Linked from http://www.canada.com/topics/sports/story.html?id=45a3629d-fdbd-4b31-911f-08b8c5dcde16
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“This is a terrible and shocking tragedy that has stunned the entire Yankees organization. I offer my deep condolences and prayers to his wife, Melanie, and son, Christopher, on their enormous loss.” - New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

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“Spending the last few months as Cory’s teammate, I came to know him as a great man. While he was known as a baseball player, he was, more importantly, a husband and father and, at a time like this, I want to share my deepest sympathies with his wife Melanie, his son Christopher and all those who know and loved him.” - Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.

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“Right now, I am really in a state of shock, as I am sure the entire MLB family is. . . . I have known Cory and his wife Melanie for over 18 years and watched his son grow up. We played high school ball together and have remained close throughout our careers. We were excited to be reunited in New York this year and I am just devastated to hear this news.” - Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi.

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“All of baseball is shocked and terribly saddened by the sudden and tragic passing of Cory Lidle. Cory was only 34 years old and had played in the Major Leagues for nine seasons with seven different clubs. He leaves a young wife, Melanie, and a young son, Christopher. Our hearts go out to them on this terrible day.” - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig.

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“I played with Cory in 1998. It’s really tragic. You just, you don’t hear things like that very often. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. You just really don’t know what to say. . . . You just hope that his family will be able to deal with the tragedy.” - St. Louis Cardinals starter Jeff Suppan.

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“I have no words. I just have very strong emotions. It’s just sadder than sad. He was a very hard worker, very competitive. . . . You want to find out that maybe it’s not true.” - Mets pitching coachRick Peterson, who coached Lidle when the two were in Oakland.

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“This is a terrible shock. I was with Ron Guidry and Lee Mazzilli when I heard the news and we were just stunned. Cory’s time with the Yankees was short, but he was a good teammate and a great competitor. My heart goes out to his family.” - Yankees manager Joe Torre.

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“We are all deeply saddened by this horrible tragedy. Our hearts and prayers are with the family. This is a sad day for the entire Yankee family.” - Yankees president Randy Levine.