R.I.P. Cory Lidle
Written by Worm on October 13, 2006
Earlier this week, I began writing a eulogy for the New York Yankees' 2006 season. With the passing of Cory Lidle on Wednesday, October 11, in such stunning and tragic fashion, I felt it would be appropriate to share a few words on his behalf before misappropriating the term "eulogy" for a much less serious subject.
In fantasy terms, Lidle was always a pitcher I kept an eye on. He had the stuff to be a successful major league pitcher, and indeed had shown flashes of brilliance over his career. While he was never going to be a number-one or -two type pitcher, he always had the potential to produce solid outings at the back end of a fantasy rotation.
I am sorry to see his career ended so abruptly and so fatefully, for him not to have the chance to seek future success, or the opportunity for learning and self-mastery that comes with time in athletics, as in life. Of course, to his family and his friends, our deepest sympathy goes out.
