R.I.P Cory Lidle: please read

by bballfanr33 on Oct 11, 2006 3:00 PM PDT

by now a lot of people know about the tragedy in NYC, where a plane registered to Cory Lidle crashed into an appartment building in upper east side. Lidle was aboard and is feared dead. Times like this make the game of baseball seem un-important. A's stranded runners? So what its just a game.

I met Cory Lidle last summer out side the phillies hotel in San Fran and talked to him for half an hour . I Can honestly tell you he was the nicest athlete ive ever met. I told him we missed him in Oakland and that his August of 2002 was simply amazing.

R.I.P. Cory Lidle.

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Heard an interview with Byrnesie eariler today

called Lidle one of the most responsible teammates he has ever had.

"I guess more players lick themselves than are ever licked by an opposing team." ~ Connie Mack

by Flyin As on Oct 11, 2006 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks for this diary, Robb--

Perspective is a good thing.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 11, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

Fuckin A Man

I got a tear in my eye today, when they had the moment of silence for Lidle today, and they had his lone #21 Jersey hanging in Tribute...

"I Will Not Relent, I Am Driven"... Clutch

Bring Back The Bash!!!

by Shippee33 on Oct 11, 2006 10:10 PM PDT reply actions

Times like this make baseball...

seem less important." Not to diminish Robb's sentiment, but to me, it makes the game of baseball seem more important than ever. Sports Illustrated found that the most common reaction of New Englanders to the Red Sox's Series win was "I wish (name of departed family member) was alive to see this." We're all going out someday, might as well have something to enjoy in the meantime.

by vk on Oct 11, 2006 10:41 PM PDT reply actions

Lidle's 2002 gems

Prequel:

July 19th, 2002 against Texas (1972 unis)
<http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/07/20/SP150134.DTL>

Scoreless Streak Begins:

August 4th, 2002 against Detroit
<http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/08/05/SP179629.DTL>

August 10th, 2002 against New York
<http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/08/11/SP75999.DTL>

August 16th, 2002 against Chicago
<http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/08/17/SP14818.DTL>

August 21st, 2002 against Cleveland
<http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/08/22/SP54101.DTL>

August 26th, 2002 against Kansas City (1 R, 0 ER)
<http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/08/27/SP76856.DTL>

We'll miss you, Cory.

by muscatel on Oct 12, 2006 2:21 AM PDT reply actions

Looking at pics of Cory Lidle...

made me tear. A pic of the Lidle's Jersey hanging near the dugout is so sad. Yesterday's lost hurts. I know we are down 0-2 and a bigger lost when we lost a friend/A's family member in Cory Lidle. But for some reason I'm not trippin' on the game.

I didn't watch most of the game, I played with my 15 month old daughter. She makes me realize there is more to life than baseball.

RIP Cory...you will be missed.

Go A's!!

"Mom, I know you don't like baseball but I want to take you to a Giants game and see a real penant contender..." - 2006 Giants Radio Commerical

by What Would Rickey Do on Oct 12, 2006 6:51 AM PDT reply actions

Sad news

I was surprised and saddened when I heard the news. Lidle wasn't a favorite, but as with all A's there are some fond memories. His incredible hot streak in 2002. And I will always remember his tradition/superstition of making a smudged line with his toe in the chalk whenever he crossed the foul line from the dugout to the mound. I saw him pitch at a Phillies/Giants game this year, and I smiled when I saw he still did that.

by goldfish on Oct 12, 2006 9:16 AM PDT reply actions

I remember this too

I thought it was pretty cool. I told myself that if I ever got a chance to pitch, that I would do the same. Unfortunately, my one start in little league wasn't long enough to go back to the dugout (I hit three batters and walked seven, then got sent to play second base).

I'll still I do it if I ever get the final out in an inning.

When the lights...go down...in the city...

by senork on Oct 12, 2006 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Am I sick?

I just can't help but think that if he were still with the A's he'd be listed as 'day to day'

I'm not a big wine guy... Where do you grow the BEER?

by str8tarrow on Oct 12, 2006 12:39 PM PDT reply actions

I'd like to think the A's

would at least have had the decency to put him on the 15-day DL.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 12, 2006 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Mike Rouse should hang his head...

We never should have let Lidle go to TOR/PHI/NYY. We should suit up his twin to pitch a charity game for the family. (Peterson couldn't tell the difference back in the day, until he threw)

"I see Milton Bradley being the Oaktown player that breaks out this year." breaks out... breaks out of where? jail?

by gdub171 on Oct 12, 2006 8:06 PM PDT reply actions