The View From Down Here - R.I.P. #8

Baseball prematurely lost a great one today when Gary Carter lost his battle with brain cancer.  He was 57 years old.  


Admittedly, I don't know enough about Carter to do a proper tribute.  I'll leave the eulogizing to Solly.


But I will say this.  Much like when Ron Santo died back in 2010, fans of another storied franchise are mourning the passing of one of their most beloved players.  And as a Cub fan, I know how each and every Mets fan feels right now.  As rivals, we may give each other a lot of grief, but I don't wish anything like this on fans of any team.

R.I.P. Kid.  You will be missed.