R.I.P. Cory Lidle

Not exactly a Red Sox topic, but certainly worthy of the exception: Cory Lidle, currently of the Yankees but a free agent this off-season, died today when his small plane crashed into an apartment building in Manhattan. Lidle was 34, became a pilot during the 2005 off-season and clashed with Yankees management over his desire to fly – Thurman Munson, anyone? – insisting that even in the case of engine problems, his plane would be safe to land because of a parachute. Unfortunately, something seems to have gone wrong today, with terrible results. Rest in peace, Cory.