R.I.P. Johnny Oates

[Jjav829]

Johnny Oates passed away early today, four weeks shy of his 59th birthday. He fought a three-year battle against a brain tumor. He was always described as a great guy. Thoughts and prayers to his family during a very tough holiday. :(:

R.I.P. Johnny Oates (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/122404dnspooates.3f1af774.html)

[jackbrohamer]

People in MLB always seemed to speak very highly of him. And he was a damn good manager. R.I.P.

[TornLabrum]

This is sad news. I never heard a remotely bad word spoken about him. Rest in peace.

[Nick@Nite]

R.I.P. Johnny Oates.

[NonetheLoaiza]

He could have been a great manager, but that was taken away by the brain tumor. RIP

[whitesoxwilkes]

Great guy indeed, managed the AAA Rochester Red Wings in the late 80s when I was growing up there. Always took the time to sign autographs, take pictures...all around class act. RIP Johnny O.

[Chicago83]

He gone.

RIP

[serena]

Rest in peace, Johnny Oates.

[RKMeibalane]

R.I.P. Johnny Oates

[Brian26]

Rest in Peace.

[Hangar18]

He fought it hard too from what I understand.
rip