The Marlins pay their respects to teammate Jose Fernandez at Marlins Park. ( CARL JUSTE / Miami Herald/Tribune News Service )MIAMI—Somber Miami Marlins players and personnel escorted a hearse carrying the body of star pitcher Jose Fernandez from the team’s ballpark Wednesday, as the farewell for their beloved teammate marched on. Jose Portuondo, 55, came to the event with his dog, Sophie. He said Fernandez, 24, was a shining example for Cubans who often risk their lives at sea to come to the U.S. seeking freedom. Every day he can eat,” she said, adding that Fernandez once tossed her a baseball from the field at a game.

Source: thestar September 29, 2016 01:30 UTC