Former Marlins GM Jennings: ‘Jose was a throwback’

Jose Fernandez had talent that dazzled almost everyone. To some of the people who knew him best, though, it was the laughter and energy and happiness they’ll remember forever.

“He just had an exuberance about him,” former Marlins manager and general manager Dan Jennings said. “There was a certain energy, a little brashness, a little cockiness. But in a fun way.”

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