Don Baylor's death mourned across MLB
Former AL MVP and NL Manager of the Year Don Baylor died early Monday morning, resulting in an outpouring of grief from Major League Baseball teams, players and coaches.
As a manager, coach and friend, Don Baylor will forever be a part of the fabric of the Colorado Rockies: https://t.co/hNAyrOo6Zt pic.twitter.com/HYRObiRg9v
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) August 7, 2017
We mourn the loss of former Oriole Don Baylor. Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/ewkdpEDAmA
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 7, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of former #Dbacks coach Don Baylor. Rest in peace, Groove. pic.twitter.com/4ZbGHnj0rD
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 7, 2017
Condolences to the friends & family of former #Brewers coach Don Baylor (1990-91) who passed away today. pic.twitter.com/A879eu0yuS
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 7, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Yankee Don Baylor. He was a great man & we send our thoughts to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/3t3UavXPs8
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 7, 2017
The #Cubs mourn the passing of former manager Don Baylor.
We send our condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/LJCwJVRD7O
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 7, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Don Baylor's family. A great man full of integrity and compassion, thank you for guiding me. #ALMVP1979 #RIP pic.twitter.com/lmGldnvPKx
— Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) August 7, 2017
Few have worn the Angels uniform with greater pride, loyalty and commitment and few have made a greater impact. RIP Groove. pic.twitter.com/MiwKw2Hkql
— Angels (@Angels) August 7, 2017
Yogi Berra’s granddaughter also shared a memory:
Here's how I remember Don Baylor, playing for Gramp's #Yankees in the 80s when I was a kid. A great man, gone way too soon. #RIPDonBaylor pic.twitter.com/DRolwea8Hi
— Lindsay Berra (@lindsayberra) August 7, 2017
Along with many others who work in MLB:
Baylor was the best kind of tough, you knew it in way he carried self, not what he said. Yet, his kindness came thru even stronger. #RIP https://t.co/afFK2MUOlQ
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 7, 2017
RIP Groove. Character, dignity, discipline, compassion, loyalty, presence, are but a words to define you. Above all, dear friend. #Angels
— Tim Mead (@TMeadAngels) August 7, 2017
What a baseball life for Don Baylor. As much as he accomplished on the field, he's being remembered first and foremost as a great man. pic.twitter.com/i8ruDMiEW1
— Mike Teevan (@MRTeevs) August 7, 2017
Rest in peace, The Groove.
