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Emotion Takes Center Stage After Tragic Loss of Jose Fernandez
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Jose Fernandez, companions had strong odor of alcohol after fatal
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Friend texted about worries for boat trip that killed José
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Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, 24, killed in boating accident
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Friend texted about worries for boat trip that killed José
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Sad details of Jose Fernandez's death a cautionary tale for
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Text messages reveal how friends of Jose Fernandez were trying to
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Jose Fernandez's absence looms large as Marlins open camp – The
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Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was piloting speeding boat during
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Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez killed in boating accident
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Friend texted worries about boating with Marlins' Fernandez
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Teammates discouraged Marlins' Fernandez from late-night boat trip
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Text messages reveal how friends of Jose Fernandez were trying to
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The baseball community comes together to mourn the passing of Jose