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Pitcher Joe Kennedy dead at 28

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Posted by: min0 lee

Way too young.

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Joe Kennedy, who finished the 2007 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, has died in Florida at the age of 28.
Police said Kennedy collapsed at home and was taken to a local hospital.
Kennedy was 43-61 in seven big league season with Tampa Bay, Colorado, Oakland, Arizona and Toronto. He had a career ERA of 4.79 in 222 appearances.
Kennedy played for three teams last season, finishing the year with the Blue Jays after signing a minor league deal with Toronto. He played nine games for Toronto, posting a 1-0 record and a 5.12 ERA.
"We are shocked and terribly saddened by the passing of Joe Kennedy. I offer my deepest condolences and prayers to his wife Jami, and son Steffen," said Paul Godfrey, President and CEO of the Blue Jays.

if "This is tragic and stunning news, it is difficult to express the emotions felt by the Blue Jays players and our organization," added Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi. "My sincere sympathies go to his wife, their son and the entire family."
Kennedy filed for free agency after the season.
Godfrey said Toronto was interested in bringing Kennedy back.
"We had every intention to speak to him,"' he said. "We had him on our list to talk to."
Files from THE CANADIAN PRESS were used in this report.

Posted by: P-funk

that sucks. i wonder what he died of?

Posted by: A Black Guy

Steroid poisoning.