The Death of Jose Fernandez Is a Gut Punch to Baseball

We love athletes who love their craft. We want them to feel what we all imagine: the elation of being adored by millions, while playing kid games. It's why we fall for, say, a Usain Bolt, who smiles and dances before races, then preens after finishing first. Or a Stephen Curry, who shimmies around while making those impossible shots. We want to witness joy.