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General Discussion => Talk Zone => Topic started by: OregonStrosFan on December 17, 2008, 08:48:57 pm
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Former Astros Pitcher Dave Smith Passes Away (http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8095667&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1)
Former Astros pitcher Dave Smith died Wednesday according to one of his former teammates, Joe Sambito, who is now a baseball agent. Sambito told FOX 26 Sports he was informed by a family friend that Smith died of a heart attack in the San Diego, California area. *** Smith passed away at the age of 53.
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More sadness. This has been a tough year.
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RIP Dave Smith.
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Hang loose in the land of the never ending tube. Loved to watch him finish a game.
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RIP Dave. Total bummer.
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I had a Dave Smith Starting Lineup figure on my dresser all through my Little League years. Thoughts and prayers with his family.
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Damn. One of my favorites. Rest well.
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http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/817609.html:
"He was the most giving, unconditionally compassionate man anyone ever came across," Flannery said. "Everybody's got Dave Smith stories. Usually it's him reaching into his pocket and pulling out $100 to give to someone selling newspapers for a quarter.
"Going back to his playing days, he was one of the great closers and a fierce competitor," Flannery said. "He also had a zest for life; reckless abandon at times. He's gone at 53. He earned every moment of his life. He packed a lot into it."
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From the Tribune-
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-081218-dave-smith-chicago-cubs-houston-astros,0,4326573.story
One of my favorites, rock on Smitty.
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he struck Ray Knight out in the 9th of Game 6. fuck Fred Brocklander.
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Also one of my favorite all-time Astros, Smith was tough. But apparently a very sweet man off of the field. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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The dude abided.
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I seem to recall that Smithy was dealing with some personal demons in 1999 and left the Padres to take care of his problems. He told Dierker personally during a series at the dome. That same series, Dierker collapsed in a seizure caused by a brain tumor. I may have some of dates mixed up, but I do recall thinking at the time that hopefully both Smithy and Dierker could fight back and conquer the stuff that had beset both of them and get back to baseball.
Sad news today, RIP Smithy, the best example of how being a closer isn't entirely about blowing people away... it's about getting three outs quickly and effectively to close out the game.
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Surfer. Rest in peace. Amen.
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I seem to recall that Smithy was dealing with some personal demons in 1999 and left the Padres to take care of his problems. He told Dierker personally during a series at the dome. That same series, Dierker collapsed in a seizure caused by a brain tumor. I may have some of dates mixed up, but I do recall thinking at the time that hopefully both Smithy and Dierker could fight back and conquer the stuff that had beset both of them and get back to baseball.
Sad news today, RIP Smithy, the best example of how being a closer isn't entirely about blowing people away... it's about getting three outs quickly and effectively to close out the game.
I heard a quote from JD on the radio where he mentioned Smith battled with alcohol (seemed other demons as well but that is my inference) and had been to rehabilitation as well. JD said that he kept in contact in the past but had fallen out in the last 3 years and that he and other friends were somewhat waiting for his time to come. He didn't want to say that the heart attack was a direct result but that it certainly could have been a contributing factor. Sad story to hear of another good guy who could overcome his devices.
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More sadness. This has been a tough year.
Agree, this year can't end soon enough. He was money in the division winning year. RIP, best Astro closer
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I got my first autograph from him. Rest in Peace, Dave.
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I heard a quote from JD on the radio where he mentioned Smith battled with alcohol (seemed other demons as well but that is my inference) and had been to rehabilitation as well. JD said that he kept in contact in the past but had fallen out in the last 3 years and that he and other friends were somewhat waiting for his time to come. He didn't want to say that the heart attack was a direct result but that it certainly could have been a contributing factor. Sad story to hear of another good guy who could overcome his devices.
Yes, my obtuse reference was meant to be just that... a way to say that Smithy needed rehab for alcohol abuse. I just didn't think it was appropriate to spell out his problems, but Dave Smith did struggle big time with this problem.
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Right, I was surprised to hear that JD did. But I guess it does serve as a caution to all those who overindulge.
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he struck Ray Knight out in the 9th of Game 6. fuck Fred Brocklander.
Damn straight!