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Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 1:15pm

Former A's pitcher Bob Welch tragically passed away Monday night at the age of 57.

The cause of death was not available.

"This is a sad day for the entire A's organization,” said A’s general manager Billy Beane, a teammate of Welch’s in 1989. “Those of us who knew Bob as a teammate and a friend will miss him greatly. My condolences go out to his family.”

[RATTO: Bob Welch's legacy will live on in death]

Several current and former A's weighed in on the sad news Tuesday afternoon:


Josh Donaldson:

R.I.P Bob Welch. Amazing person to be around. Great attitude, always wanted to talk baseball, plus he was a winner!

— Josh Donaldson (@BringerOfRain20) June 10, 2014

Sean Doolittle:

Devastated to learn of Bob Welch's passing. The A's organization lost not only one of its best pitchers, but one of its best people. #RIP35

— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) June 10, 2014

Dennis Eckersley:

I am shocked & incredibly saddened by the loss of my friend Bobby Welch. He was a special human being & all-time teammate. @athletics @mlb

— Dennis Eckersley (@Eck43) June 10, 2014

Dallas Braden:

Never an easy day when we lose one of our own. Thoughts are with the Welch family. always a joy to talk about competing with welchie.

— Dallas Braden (@DALLASBRADEN209) June 10, 2014

Brett Anderson:

Brutal to hear about the passing of Bob Welch...it was always a pleasure being around him.

— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson_30) June 10, 2014

Jose Canseco:

So sad about bobby welch. rest in peace buddy hug for u.

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) June 10, 2014

Jeremy Barfield:

RIP Bob Welch. To say he had an infectious personality doesn't do him any justice. Way too soon. Sad, sad day. pic.twitter.com/ISQr1oT9CY

— Jeremy Barfield (@BarfieldRage) June 10, 2014

 

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