Comments on: Marzano dies

By: G-Man

G-Man — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:05:25 +0000

I remember the game when he faced Bartolo Colon with the bases loaded. He worked the count to 3-2, then fouled off 6-8 straight pitches before drawing a walk.

By: Evan R.

Evan R. — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:15:40 +0000

John was the kind of man who helps us to remember that, after all, we’re watching people out there on the field. Marzano may not have been the best catcher the Mariners ever had, but anyone who has followed them with even the most passing curiosity recalls what he contributed the organization. R.I.P. John, we miss you and hope you’re in a better place.

By: stevenboise

stevenboise — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:58:01 +0000

Just 45, how sad for all his friends and family. I remember Marzano best as being the player that hit me a foul ball (the only foul or fair ball I’ve ever caught) back in 1997. My thoughts go out to his wife, kids and grandkids.

By: msb

msb — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:23:10 +0000

mlb has a nice page up, with a lot of links

By: msb

msb — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:42:28 +0000

the thought seems to be that he fell after a heart attack– IIRC, his dad died of a heart attack at a relatively young age

By: joser

joser — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:10:43 +0000

They’re saying he fell down a flight of stairs at his home.

By: Eric Walkingshaw

Eric Walkingshaw — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:40:42 +0000

Marzano’s always been something of a cult hero in my little circle of friends. Shocking and very sad news.

By: scott19

scott19 — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:28:09 +0000

How sad…and far too young!

RIP Marzie…we will miss you.

By: shortbus

shortbus — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:11:07 +0000

My Marzano Memory:

Opening night at the Dome. Griffey is receiving an award. The announcer reads off the litany of Jr.’s achievements from the previous season and just after saying “now…here he is” out from the dugout pops…John Marzano. When Griffey’s name is announced Marzano casually makes a loop back to the dugout. Busted. Me. Up.

By: msb

msb — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:47:10 +0000

if you go to the ‘baseball channel’ section of the audio & visual tab on mlb.com, you can see just what Marzy was doing of late– he co-hosted the ‘Leading Off’ shows and it looks like there are several highlights available…