Very sad news for Giant's fans today. Shortstop (1984 - 1993) Jose Uribe died in a car accident in the Dominican Repulic early this morning.
If you were a Giants fan in the '80's you'll remember chanting UUUUUU - Ribe, UUUUUUU Ribe when Jose would come to bat. He was always smiling, always positive (at least in my recollection).
I'm very saddened at the loss.
Jose, thank you for many, many great memories. Those of us "Stick" dwellers will miss you.
Jose's son Juan is now playing for the Chicago White Sox. My well wishes to the entire Uribe family.
Oh no!
You know I'm not a Giant's fan and that's only because I'm an A's fan. But this is simply horrible!
Well, getting this news first from your blog rather than the impersonal mainstream media takes a slight sting out of this sad moment.
Posted by: GraceD | December 08, 2006 at 02:15 PM
Such sweet memories I have of this little guy. It is amazing that this story is on the front page of cnn & msnbc. More news coverage for this little known shortstop in death than in life.
Posted by: Dan R. | December 08, 2006 at 02:32 PM
Ps. Why are A's fan allowed to comment on your blog. Can't you put in an edit for this?
Posted by: Dan R. | December 08, 2006 at 02:33 PM
Dan R. (as in Mr. Kris Robinson?), please be advised that I am Kris's homie first, and an A's fan second.
BTW, the hell you guys doing signing Barry Bonds again?
Posted by: GraceD | December 09, 2006 at 01:20 AM