Former Tourist Paul Bargas Succumbs to Cancer
June 27, 2012 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Asheville Tourists News Release
Pitcher Paul Bargas, who appeared in 58 games with the Asheville Tourists during the 2010 season, has died after battling a rare form of brain cancer for more than a year. Bargas was 23.
Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 12th round in 2009 out of UC Riverside, Bargas spent the 2010 season with the Tourists, posting a 5-4 record with a 3.59 ERA and five saves in 58 relief appearances. The following winter, Bargas was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher Jose Morales.
Shortly after the December 2010 trade, Bargas began to experience severe headaches. He tried to work through his discomfort during spring training prior to seeking additional medical assistance. In April 2011, he was diagnosed with brain cancer and underwent treatment at the UCLA Medical Center. Bargas missed the entire 2011 campaign before attempting to make a comeback with the Twins this past spring before he experienced more setbacks.
"This is a sad and difficult day for everyone whose life was touched by Paul," said Tourists general manager Larry Hawkins. "He was a very good pitcher and an even better young man. The Tourists offer our condolences to Paul's family and friends and want them to know they are in our prayers."
South Atlantic League Stories from June 27, 2012
- Greenville Pitching Silences Rome's Bats - Rome Emperors
- BlueClaws Drop Second Straight, Lose 7-2 - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Drive Chop Down Braves, 6-1 - Greenville Drive
- Two-Out Scoring Drives 12-5 Victory - Augusta GreenJackets
- With a Little Help, RiverDogs Win Again - Charleston RiverDogs
- Greensboro Wins Third Straight over Legends, 8-2 - Lexington Legends
- Former Tourist Paul Bargas Succumbs to Cancer - Asheville Tourists
- Kannapolis Hangs on for 5-3 Win - Hickory Crawdads
- Intimidators Back Buch's Strong Start - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Suns' Five-Run Seventh Sinks Shorebirds, 8-4 - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Skole Strikes Again, Hits 18th Homer to Lead Suns Past Delmarva - Hagerstown Suns
- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Drive Strive to "Let's Hit 350" After Record-Setting Weekend - Greenville Drive
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
