Lidle's Death: Reactions from Around Baseball

Oct. 12, 2006 — -- Reactions to the death of Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle, whose plane slammed into a Manhattan high rise Wednesday:

"All of baseball is shocked and terribly saddened by the sudden and tragic passing of Cory Lidle. Cory was only 34 years old and had played in the major leagues for nine seasons with seven different clubs. He leaves a young wife, Melanie, and a young son, Christopher. Our hearts go out to them on this terrible day." -- MLB commissioner Bud Selig

"This is a terrible and shocking tragedy that has stunned the entire Yankees organization." -- Yankees owner George Steinbrenner

"Right now, I am really in a state of shock, as I am sure the entire MLB family is. My thoughts are with Cory's relatives and the loved ones of the others who were injured or killed in this plane crash. I have known Cory and his wife, Melanie, for over 18 years and watched his son grow up. We played high school ball together and have remained close throughout our careers. We were excited to be reunited in New York this year and I am just devastated to hear this news." -- Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi, Lidle's teammate with Oakland in 2001

"This is a terrible shock. I was with Ron Guidry and Lee Mazzilli when I heard the news and we were just stunned. Cory's time with the Yankees was short, but he was a good teammate and a great competitor. My heart goes out to his family." -- Yankees manager Joe Torre

"We are all deeply saddened by this horrible tragedy. Our hearts and prayers are with the family. This is a sad day for the entire Yankee family." -- Yankees president Randy Levine

"Spending the last few months as Cory's teammate, I came to know him as a great man. While he was known as a baseball player, he was, more importantly, a husband and father and, at a time like this, I want to share my deepest sympathies with his wife, Melanie, his son, Christopher, and all those who know and loved him." -- Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter

"It gave me goosebumps. I don't know what to say. We played golf all the time. It's unbelievable. I can't imagine what his wife and son are going through." --