Sad news. It's good that he likely wasn't despondent over being out of the game, since he had the coaching gig. I hope his family finds some peace over the loss.
Sad news. It's good that he likely wasn't despondent over being out of the game, since he had the coaching gig. I hope his family finds some peace over the loss.
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I just read this on Yahoo and the first thing I thought about were all the concussions he had, wondering if it could be similar for him to what so many NFL players have suffered with.
I never saw a player put his body in the game as much as Freel did.
His suicide is tragic mostly because of how this sort of thing impacts his wife, daughter and other family who are left with so many questions and the undeniable pain that a suicide inflicts on each day after it is done.
"Sometimes, it's not the sexiest moves that put you over the top," Krivsky said. "It's a series of transactions that help you get there."
Tragic news. Always enjoyed watching him play. He was one of those versatile players you hoped might somehow make his way back to the Reds bench someday. I had lost track of him and wondered what he was doing just this week. Very sad to hear at what should be a joyous time. Hope he finds peace and his family find comfort.
He was on record saying he'd probably suffered 9 or 10 concussions in his life.
Makes you wonder.
Just horrible news. RIP #6
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Ryan Freel was a bright spot on some bad Reds ballclubs. Even when the Reds weren't winning, players like Freel made the Reds worth watching every night. RIP Ryan.
Freel often talked about his imaginary friend "Farney". I always took it as a joke, but now I wonder if it wasn't something deeper.
RIP Ryan Freel.
"I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful
Can we set up some sort of RedsZone donation program to benefit his family?
"I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful
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Tom Hume @THume47
I'm so shocked & sad about Ryan Freel! My good friend. I'm so sorry for his little girls. Please pray for his family. First Frank, now Ryan!
Sean Casey @TheMayorsOffice
RIP Ryan Freel!! Great teammate, great guy,n loved his family! Such a sad day today with his passing!Awful news!Prayers are with his family!
JayABruce Just heard the news. Condolences to the Freel Family. Unreal.
Brandon Phillips @DatDudeBP
#RIP🙏 to my friend & great teammate #RyanFreel! Really hurt by his passing! You'll never will be forgotten...
Jeremy Affeldt @JeremyAffeldt
Saddened to hear of the death of my ex teammate Ryan Freel. Rest in peace my friend
Josh Hamilton @thejoshhamilton
So saddened to hear the tragic news of Ryan Freel's passing. Praying his family feels God's comfort &peace during this very difficult time.
Justin Germano @JustGerm
Sad to hear the news of Ryan Freel. He was a great teammate and played the game harder than anyone. Thoughts are with his family. RIP bud!
“I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
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