Ken Caminiti died of a heart attack yesterday too

[underpants]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/bbo_obit_caminiti

NEW YORK - Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died Sunday. He was 41.

Caminiti died of a heart attack in the Bronx, said his agent-lawyer Rick Licht. The city medical examiner's office said an autopsy would be performed Monday, spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said.

The three-time All-Star third baseman often was in trouble the last few years. His 15-year big league career ended in 2001, five seasons after he led the Padres to a division title and was a unanimous pick for MVP.

In May 2002, Caminiti told Sports Illustrated that he used steroids during his MVP season, when he hit a career-high .326 with 40 home runs and 130 RBIs. He estimated half the players in the big leagues were also using them.

[peekaloo]

1. Sad.

R.I.P. Ken.

[mac56]

2. Oh man.

I am so sorry to hear that.

[ronnykmarshall]

3. That is a shocker.

When I lived in San Diego, it was the year they Padres when to the World Series. He was a big favorite with the fans.

What a shock.

[Fenris]

4. FUCK

I met him once. Nice guy and one Hell of a ball player.:(

[peekaloo]

5. poor Ken

despite his athletic prowess he was very insecure about not being "very smart". His drug use started early in his career but was swept under the rug because he produced on the playing field. I know because I once worked for one of the organizations he played for.

[underpants]

6. I didn't really see much of him until he played for the Braves

Of course I knew who he was (back then) and he made a throw from third while on his butt that still ranks up there in the best I have ever seen.

By the time he got to Atlanta he was in the "still going to the ballpark everyday and getting paid to do it" stage of his career.