Lidle's Death: Reactions from Around Baseball
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." -- Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder, Lidle's teammate with Oakland from 2001-02
"We were very shocked and saddened to learn of the fatal plane crash involving Cory Lidle, and our thoughts and prayers go out to Cory's family and friend and to the families and friends of others killed or injured in this terrible accident." -- MLBPA executive director Donald Fehr
"The Phillies family is extremely saddened by the tragic news involving Cory Lidle. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to his wife, Melanie, son, Christopher, and those families who were affected by the terrible incident in New York." -- Phillies president David Montgomery
"I wish I had the words. I have no words. I just have strong emotions, it's sadder than sad." -- Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson, Lidle's coach with Oakland from 2001-02
"I played with Cory in 1998. It's really tragic. You just, you don't hear things like that very often. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. You just really don't know what to say. ... You just hope that his family will be able to deal with the tragedy." -- Cardinals pitcher Jeff Suppan
"I'm sure it will be looming and be in everyone's head, especially the 50 guys in the dugout and the coaching staffs. But we have to go on. I'm sure Lidle would want us to go on." -- A's pitcher Barry Zito, Lidle's teammate with Oakland from 2001-02
