Baseball mourns the death of Oscar Taveras Live
Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras was killed along with his girlfriend today in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. He was 22 years old.
Here is the how the Cardinals and the rest of the baseball industry responded to this tragedy on Twitter.
Here is the how the Cardinals and the rest of the baseball industry responded to this tragedy on Twitter.
We mourn the passing of Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras. http://t.co/fCuSK3nB9n http://t.co/0USk5vzaXF

Oct. 26, 2014
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“With heavy hearts, tonight we play Game 5 … in the memory of these two young people.” – Commissioner Bud Selig. http://t.co/CUurWaWD1d
Oct. 26, 2014
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Cardinals GM John Mozeliak on death of Oscar Taveras: “I simply can’t believe it.”
Oct. 26, 2014
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Mozeliak: I will forever remember him as a wonderful young man... with an infectious love for life who lived every day to the fullest.”
Oct. 26, 2014
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Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday on the late Oscar Taveras: “It’s a young man that had a chance to be a huge, bright star.”
Oct. 26, 2014
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Oct. 26, 2014
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RIP Brother. You were an amazing teammate and friend, and your passion will always be remembered! http://t.co/esFOTlWnBB

Oct. 26, 2014
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Tragic news about oscar and girlfriend. Prayers for both families. His influence on his teammates and the organization won't be forgotten.
Oct. 26, 2014
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Mis condolencias a la famila y amigos de Oscar Taveras. Demasiado trizte esta noticia. http://t.co/nDAp1YGxf0

Oct. 26, 2014
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Wow! My heart truly hurts to hear the passing of Oscar! I've played with him every year and we truly lost a great person! #RIPOscarTaveras
Oct. 26, 2014
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Matt Carpenter on #stlcards tragedy: "It’s one of those things that it’s going to leave a hole. It’s going be a hard thing to get over."
Oct. 26, 2014
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Can't believe the news. Will always remember his first home run! Unbelievable guy #ripOscar http://t.co/EZMW97eDIV

Oct. 26, 2014
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Lost for words right now. 22 years old. Just can't believe it. #RIPOscar
Oct. 26, 2014
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Today is a one of the saddest days of my life, i lost a brother, friend and teammate! I cant believe he's gone, I loved him dearly! RIP OT18
Oct. 26, 2014
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Jamas tendre otro hermano como tu? Never will have another broth like you... OT for ever no mor http://t.co/IQJX3zNQn3

Oct. 26, 2014
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Lost for words right now. Praying for his family and friends. #RIPOscarTaveras
Oct. 26, 2014
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Last 30 minutes I've been sick to my stomach. Keep thinking about Oscar's big smile in the dugout whenever we made a big play/got a big hit
Oct. 26, 2014
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I joked with him since our apartments were next to each other about how he could fit nearly 12 dozen bats in his car.
Oct. 26, 2014
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I'm just having a tough time with this, my thoughts are with his family & friends
Oct. 26, 2014
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Oscar was family. God blessed me with the opportunity to play with a truly special teammate and friend. Speechless. #ripOscar #GodsPlan
Oct. 26, 2014
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Dominican players in a Winter League game pray for Oscar Taveras' soul Licey's Tigers and Cibao Eagles. http://t.co/hEOubuN0Fy

Oct. 26, 2014
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Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Oscar Taveras and the @Cardinals organization tonight. #RIP
Oct. 26, 2014
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Life is so Precious! Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Oscar Taveras..Kid was an absolute stud! #CardinalsNation
Oct. 26, 2014
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#RIP Sadden by the lost of one of our baseball family members, Oscar Taveras! My prayers go out to his family & the @Cardinals organization
Oct. 26, 2014
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My condolences to the @Cardinals and the family of Oscar Tavares and his girlfriend.So terrible and heartbreaking.He had incredible talent.
Oct. 26, 2014
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Words cannot describe the grief that accompanies such a tragedy. Prayers of comfort to the Taveras family and friends.
Oct. 26, 2014
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Life doesn't seem fair sometimes.
RIP oscar Tavares
I pray for his family and teammates
Oct. 26, 2014
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Several Giants players have come over to my TV in dugout when heard news abt Taveras..Juan Perez in tears in dugout..
Oct. 26, 2014
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Oct. 26, 2014
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After years of wishing Oscar Taveras would outgrow time, today we’re reminded just how special youth is. Absolutely floored.
Oct. 26, 2014
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People starting to pay respects to Oscar Taveras at the foot of the Musial statue. Sad day in #CardinalNation http://t.co/bHvBGHJVKi

Oct. 26, 2014
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