It was the spot from which his booming voice and often jovial banter with teammates could easily be heard.
And this season, Jose Fernandez’s corner of the Marlins’ clubhouse will still bear his name.
There on display Tuesday behind plexiglass doors was Fernandez’s locker with several game jerseys, pants, gloves and cleats. Just above where the jerseys were hanging was a sticker with the word ‘love’ taped above a circle with his number 16.
Jose Fernandez's locker inside Marlins clubhouse pic.twitter.com/hk2BVwf3ai
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“My thoughts are always with Jose,” said Giancarlo Stanton, whose locker is located almost directly across from it.