Tragedy Strikes Angels
by WiHaloFan on Apr 9, 2009 8:16 AM PDT
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PrintThere are confirmed reports Angels pitcher, Nick Adenhart was killed in a traffic accident in Fullerton shortly after midnight.
According to this article from Adenharts hometown newspaper,
"NBC25 - Williamsport High School graduate Nick Adenhart, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, died early this morning in a car accident in Fullerton, California, according to a family member.
Three people were killed in the crash and another person was seriously injured.
Authorities are blaming the three-vehicle accident on a motorist in a mini-van who ran a red light at East Orangethorpe Avenue and South Lemon Street."
Foremost, our most heartfelt condolences go out to Nick's family and friends. Just 22 years-old and taken from us all.
Two others died in the crash, both passengers in the same car as Adenhart. Neither of which were members of the Angels' organization.
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Also been confirmed on AM830
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So Sad.
Heard late last night, via somebody in the chain of information, but couldn’t post it. I’m still absolutely shocked.
This is absolutely nuts...
I’m in shock. My heart goes out to the adenhart family and families of the others involved. Is there anything we can do as a community to help here?
I agree
i dont know what to do, but we need to do something
"Baseball was, is, and always will be to me the best game in the world." - Babe Ruth
by AnaheimHalos61 on Apr 9, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I feel so bad for his family
On a night that should have been tremendous for the Adenhart family is now only tragedy.
DEAR GOD, HOLD AND PROTECT HIM :-(
May the good Lord now shelter his soul, and may he bring calm to the family.
"......and you can kiss it GOODBYE"
by Hapyorange on Apr 9, 2009 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I can't focus
Stuck here at work all day. I can’t focus at all. I feel so saddened by this.
I got tickets to tonight’s game. Will they still play??? I couldn’t imagine being a teammate and having to go compete after this news.
I'm in the same boat
Can’t really focus on anything right now.
I have to think tonight’s game will be postponed.
Braves fan here...
… this is absolutely fucking sad. You guys are in our thoughts.
Oh, Bobby.
by sdp on Apr 9, 2009 8:27 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
thank u
Phys: Well, Coon doesn't have a lot of power but he's a good bunter
Coon: F$%# That!
Thanks Zu
And me too.
I can’t imagine what it would be like to lose a Brewer in this fashion. My thoughts are with you today.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Another Braves fan
Shocked with you, I saw him pitch yesterday and now hearing this leaves me and I’m sure many others disturbed and sad. Sorry to the Adenhart family and to Angels Nation.
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by Molly Flogger on Apr 9, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Cards fan here...
Please accept our deepest condolences, on behalf of all Cardinal Nation. We truly are sorry for your loss.
May God be with the family, friends, teammates, fans and Nick.
Lord Jesus, please provide comfort to all experiencing this loss. Amen.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 9, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Prayers...
from another Braves fan. Such awful news. So sad that his life was taken away, but prayers also extended to the person that did it. He can’t be feeling his best today. Don’t forget he has a life, too.
Another Braves fan, condolences fellas. really messed up situation. keep your chins up
by bravesguy311 on Apr 9, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm in absolute shock
They need to cancel the game tonight. I absolutely can’t believe this. I want it to be a nightmare and wake up to normal news.
My prayers will be with the Adenhart family and the Angels.
I agree
Aren’t they supposed to be inducting Chuck Finley into the Angel Hall of Fame tonight. Can’t really be a joyous occasion.
Absolutely
I couldn’t imagine having to go out there and play after my teammate died the night before. They just can’t play tonight.
I saw the news a couple different places just a few minutes ago
I was hoping it was just a sick, twisted, late April Fool’s joke.
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exact thougts
…. unfortunately ? not… I watched the game last night… totally and utterly " stuck " in my tracks right now
sparky
horrible
after pitching great last night
that idiot driver killed 3 people and affected families due to some wreckless mistake…he’ll get what he deserves
Just hearing this now
What a terrible stupid tragedy. My heart goes out to the families of all involved. I’m sick.
this is devastating
Man, this is just not good at all. Fan and young player die in the same series. Horrible, horrible.
im sick to my stomach
a selfish act has devastated the adenhart and halo family! im at a loss for words…..
There is an "Angel in the outfield" and his name is GA! ps. he is lazy but not a bum GO HALOS!
Condolences from a Cubs fan.
My heart is out to his family and to the Angels family.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al Yellon on Apr 9, 2009 8:33 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Another Cubs fan from BCB gives condolences...
Terrible tragedy, my thoughts are with the family as well.
And condolences from another
It sucks when real-life intrudes into sports.
What a horrible tragedy this is for the families, the team and the fans.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Make it one more
From BCB. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fans.
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
Sigh
This story brought tears to my eyes. There is a truly tragic loss for the game of baseball. My thoughts too go out to the Angels, their fans, and Adenhart’s family.
My condolences from another Cubs fan
My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a tragic loss.
Sympathies from another
Cub fan. My heart goes out to Angels fans and Nick’s family and friends. God bless all of you.
Another Cubs fan here.
My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you and to Adenhart’s friends and family. The promise of earthly glory was stolen from Nick by the insensitive, foolish act of another man, but the reality of heavenly glory is Nick’s now. Peace be unto you, Nick.
The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away…blessed be the name of the Lord.
"May the sun never set on American baseball." ~Harry Truman
another cubs fan...
this is such a lost to major league baseball…my thoughts and prayers with his family and friends. My heart is also with the Angels Organization and fans, my heart would break if we lost a Cub like this, I have no idea how you guys feel right now.
Another Cubs Fan
Wanted to add my thoughts and prayers to the Angels orginaztion, Nick’s family, and all of the Angel fans. Simply a senseless tragedy. My heart aches for you all.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 10, 2009 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
OMG! This is unbelievable!
I’m speechless. My condolences go out to his whole family, and the Angel family.
Hooters anyone?
Unbelievable.
There was another Angel in the car. Not named per the report I am reading.
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
they said someone in the angels organization
not specifically a player
by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 9, 2009 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
An angel is an angel is an angel
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
by hauldog on Apr 9, 2009 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
yes and dead
We’re told one of the other men killed in the crash was also affiliated with the Angels organization.
http://www.tmz.com/2009/04/09/angels-starting-pitcher-killed-after-ball-game/
Sorry for the TMZ link but that is ehat my buddy sent me
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
According to the release they read on AM830
Tim Mead said there was no other Angel in the car. No one affiliated with the Angels. I still feel terrible for those innocents in the cars.
3 people killed in the crash
crazy…mustve been really high impact
by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 9, 2009 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Tragic
Unbelieveable. Heart goes out to the family
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..don't want to hear the message from my ears...
My God. My God. RIP Nick.
Beyond despair.
May your family and friends find comfort in searching to understand that which cannot be understood.
by sothball on Apr 9, 2009 8:37 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
damn
damn condolences out to his fam
fuck couldn’t even give this kid a win before he died
wow so young too
Watching the Halos from Princeton University. The random Halo fan in a sea of Bosux and Skankee fans.
by princeton11loveshalos on Apr 9, 2009 8:38 AM PDT reply actions
Holy fuck
That’s just awful. I don’t even know what to say.
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Running Red Lights Kills
Remind people of this.
Nick, we hardly knew ya.
Eat My Angel Dust.
i was awkened by this news
and i feel so sick right now.
i hope the son of a bitch that did this is in jail for life.
please find out what we can do for the Adenhart family.
Kotch would've had that.
Condolences
to family, team, and fans, if I may be so bold as to speak on behalf of Ranger fans over at Lone Star Ball.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Apr 9, 2009 8:40 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Rangers Nation
sends its’ deepest regrets and our thoughts and prayers are with you
Don't bring opinions to a fact check debate.
RIP from a Rangers fan
simply awful news. Puts things in perspective.
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"Computers can’t measure the size of a man’s heart."
- Hawk Harrelson, MLB Guru/Analyst
Condolonces to the Adenhart family
And the entire Angels community. Senseless, awful, and sickening. The whole of LSB and the Newberg report are sickened by this horrible news. Prayers for all concerned.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
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by Ed Coffin on Apr 9, 2009 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Condolences from a Cardinal Fan
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Adenhart family, the Angels organization, and fans. Horrible, awful news. RIP
Don't judge me!!!
again...
I can’t help but ask…
Is there anything that we as a community can do?
Tshirt with proceeds going to some fund?
Website that gets money for each click to go to his family?
I have to think that as a solid community we can do something here.
Good heart
But not the right time. I think we need to find out what happened, get the details confirmed and examine what the needs truly will be.
RIP…thoughts are with you guys and Nick’s family. I was looking forward to watching his career.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
Deepest condolences from Lookout Landing and Mariners fans
What a senseless tragedy, and we’re all truly, truly sorry for your loss. Things should never be like this. RIP
Seconding this
Rivalries are so trivial in tragedies like this. Thoughts and prayers to the friends, family, organization and to you Angels fans.
by ManifestDestiny on Apr 9, 2009 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
It's always easy to get caught up in the emotions of watching the game
I have the deepest sympathies for the Adenhart family and regrets that I will not get to see Nick making me curse up a storm for the next decade as should have occurred. I will be borrowing my buddies Angels hate to where to day in memorial. My thoughts go out to all of you who knew Adenhart personally, enjoyed watching him play, or was excited about the promise he held
Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles
Another Lookout Landing/Mariner Central guy - I'm so sorry for you guys.
My heart goes out to the team and Adenhart family. What a terrible situation.
Illegible
Never ever ever. This is truly something beyond the baseball field.
My sympathies and thoughts go out to all those involved.
We heard about this over in Reds country
We’re all saddened and shaken by this terrible news. Our thoughts to go out to Adenhart’s family and to that of the other Angel involved, as well as the other victims. We also extend our sympathies to the team and the fans.
R.I.P.
Another Red's fan....
The loss of someone so young and talented is beyond understanding. The savage stupidity of this event is tragic for all concerned. When will we learn that a vehicle + alcohol is a lethal combination. Sympathy and condolences to all.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
This is awful. Just horrible.
Big A’s fan here and I follow a lot of stuff in the minors. I know Adenhart was being talked about as a potential future top-line starter for the Angels and I honestly was looking forward to seeing how his MLB career would turn out because I enjoy the rivalry between the A’s and Angels.
To wake up this morning and find out about it after watching him pitch just last night…it’s shocking and tragic. Forget about any rivalries for the time being. This is terrible to hear about no matter who it is, no matter which team he played for.
My thoughts and prayers to him and his family, and the others that died in this terrible accident.
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by Flashfire on Apr 9, 2009 8:44 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Further condolences from an A's fan
What terrible news. Only 22 years old. AthleticsNation’s thoughts and prayers go out to the Adenhart and the Angels family.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Apr 9, 2009 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
More condolences from an A's fan
Tragic news. Such a bright future ahead ruined by a senseless act.
RIP Nick
by HRH on Apr 9, 2009 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Another A's Fan
He pitched a great game last night. Very sad news.
Another A's fan here
I was really impressed with the way this kid pitched last night, and then to wake up this morning and see the news on MSNBC was devastating.
Condolences to his family, and to the HH family….terrible day.
by coffee roaster on Apr 9, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Another AN member here
We are seperated by team loyalties, but we are all brothers and sisters today. My deepest condolence to the Adenhart family, the Angels, their fans and you guys at HH. We feel for you and if we can help out, let us know. We’re ready to stand by your side during this tragedy.
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by fridaynightfan on Apr 9, 2009 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The kid looked good last night
Another A’s fan here and I watched the game last night. Adenhart had a lot of poise for his age. My condolences to his family and to the Angels organization and fans. I am glad he got to live out his dream of pitching in the big leagues before the unthinkable happened.
Another A's fan wishing to express my condolences
So sorry for your loss.
Everything is sunshine when you are Ray Fosse, bitches.
+1
From another A’s fan, who came over from Europe for Spring Training and had a privilege of seeing Adenhart pitch against the Cubs. Terrible, terrible loss.
To be hit by Moriyama's fastball is an honor exceeded only by being crushed under the wheels of the imperial carriage
I just remembered something
I was doing photography for a website at a game in Fresno last year between the Grizzlies and Salt Lake Bees, and for about half an inning I sat next to Dustin Moseley (rehabbing from an injury) and chatted with him, and Nick Adenhart was charting pitches. We exchanged hellos but that was it.
It’s been about an hour since I learned about this and I still can’t believe it.
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Another A's fan here
I am saddened and shocked by this tragedy. I still cannot believe I was watching Adenhart pitch a great game yesterday only to hear on sports talk radio that he was taken away too early from this world.
I remember watching last night and feeling so good about the rivalry between the A’s and the Angels and was looking forward to seeing him pitch this year at the Colisseum. Now we can only hang onto the memory and the thought of what would have been.
Today the rivalry our teams have is so small and unimportant as the brotherhood of baseball mourns. It is raining here in the Bay Area today which seems appropriate as the heavens cry out for an Angel.
My condolences go to the Adenhart family, the Angels players and fans, and my prayers are offered for the deliverance of his soul. The world does seem less bright today.
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 9, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yet another A's fan.
I came here immediately after I had heard the news. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and the entire Angels organization. We always get caught up in these rivalries over silly things like sports games, which in perspective, is absolutely meaningless. A huge blow to the baseball world, and a total and utter shock to everyone. There’s no rivalry today.
by danmerqury on Apr 9, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
From A Red Sox Fan
This is terrible. Such a senseless, stupid tragedy.
Thoughts and prayers to the Adenhart and Angel families.
by liamv79 on Apr 9, 2009 8:44 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
My heart goes out to his family and to all of you
There aren’t any words for this kind of tragedy. You’ll all be in my thoughts.
God bless.
Sometimes, baseball just doesn’t matter. Condolences to the Adenhart family and to the Angels and all their caring fans.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Apr 9, 2009 8:45 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Is the Angel of Death looming over Angels Stadium?
Tragedy after Tragedy keeps occuring. Wtf!
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Condolances
I’m not an Angels fan, but I just happened to read this and had to comment. I want to say that my condolances and prayers go out to Nick Adenhart’s family, friends, the Angels organization as well as anyone else who might’ve been affected in any way by this young man, and any other victim of this crash and their familes and friends. I think it puts things into perspective and is a sombering reminder of just how little baseball really means in the grand scheme of life. It also is a reminder that we should live every day like it’s our last because you never know when that day will come. And it is with tears in my eyes that I say this: RIP Nick Adenhart and anyone else who may have died in this crash.
by Blazer Fan From Ohio on Apr 9, 2009 8:46 AM PDT reply actions
Condolences from a Ranger Fan.
God Bless all of those affected by this. I am so very sad right now.
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Yes we can! November 04, 2008
+1
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
Ranger fan here...
hate this! hate to hear this type of news. Life is just so fragile.Praying for his family and for the entire Angel Organization and its fans. Hate this crap man!
Horrible news
I’m just shocked about this.. I can’t believe I was just watching him pitch last night, cheering against him, and now this. Makes baseball seem so small and insignificant after something like this.
My condolences to the Adenhart family, angels org and fans.
-Dan
Unbelievable
The myFoxLA video says the van driver fled the scene but was later apprehended.
Witty .sig goes here.
Very sad.....
Sorry to hear, and thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and you guys here.
(…from LSB)
POW!! ..........................POW!! POW!!
On behalf of DRaysBay and Rays fans
Thoughts and prayers go out to all the family, friends, fans and the organization.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart.
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by Tommy Rancel on Apr 9, 2009 8:50 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Just terrible news
Many condolences to the family, the Angels and all of baseball from an A’s fan…
by Athletic Supporter on Apr 9, 2009 8:50 AM PDT reply actions
sad
Condolences from myself and all Ranger fans. Thoughts and prayers to the Adenhart family and Angels Nation.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
From Milwaukee
You have our deepest condolences, and we wish his family and the Halo’s the best in this tough situation…..
Another A's fan here.
Deepest condolences – such a tragedy.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
May the Holy One, Blessed be He, give comfort to Nick's family.
May his memory be for a blessing.
Angels fan since '67
by red floyd on Apr 9, 2009 8:51 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
RIP Nick. from a Rangers fan.
very sorry for your loss.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
Iam deeply saddened by this news
Iam truly saddened by this news, iam a big Yankee fan and my hopes and prayers go out to the Angels organization, the fans, and of course to the Adenhart family. MLB has lost a great young man and baseball player.
Had to join Halos Haven to write this
but somehow, traversing into “enemy” territory seems petty and trite right now.
We are all baseball fans and human beings, and this is a terrible tragedy. I am
sorry to all Angels fans, to Nick’s family and the families of all killed. Just a ridiculous waste of life.
Join PETPT....People for the Ethical Treatment of Paul Thomas
+ a whole bunch to this
Every day, we say a lot of petty stuff about “the enemy”, “the bad guys” etc. And when you hear something like this it really throws all of that out the window.
My thoughts and prayers to the family of all of those injured or killed in this accident. ITS OK TO BE 5 MINUTES LATE-DONT RUN RED LIGHTS!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Apr 9, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i was ready to get on this site today and have everybody bitch...
about last night’s game then to see this. this absolutely heartbreaking! my thoughts and prayers are with his family and anybody else closely related to this tragedy. we’ll miss you saint nick.
Cubs fan here...
…please accept my condolences for Nick’s family and the other families who lost someone in this tragic accident.
I’m sorry to here about this, and hope you Angel fans can try and get past this and have a good season.
My thoughts are with you today.
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Apr 9, 2009 8:53 AM PDT reply actions
I wanna puke rite now
Can’t even begin to wrap my mind around this
RIP Nick.
Phys: Well, Coon doesn't have a lot of power but he's a good bunter
Coon: F$%# That!
Thanks Zu
Right there with ya
I’ve been in the office for over an hour. I can’t focus. I just keep staring and this thread and watching the comments.
Man this is just terrible
Just 22…and after such a great night for him. My prayers are with him and his family.
Condolences from an A's fan.
I’m stunned and horrified. He had improved so much from last year and had a very bright future. And 22 is so unbelievably young.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
Condolences from a Mets fan.
This is unbelievable. I stayed up to watch him pitch last night and now he’s gone. What a terrible tragedy.
RIP Nick.
by SQUAD on Apr 9, 2009 8:55 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nick
RIP
A pipeline of talent, welcome to Anaheim.
I hope this douche...
…who ran the red light is put in jail for a long time!
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Apr 9, 2009 8:55 AM PDT reply actions
My deepest condolences
from this Orioles fan. Incredibly sad day.
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by the fix is in on Apr 9, 2009 8:56 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I was saving it, but there's no other word...
FUCK! How horrible! Goes to show how things can change in a matter of minutes. RIP Nick. My prayers are with you, your family, and the entire Angel community.
I Read about it this morning on Lone Star Ball (Rangers)
This was so sad, a young guy in the start of his life to end like this, my prayers are with his family, friends, team mates and the Angels Nation
I just watched this kid throw a great game...
last night. When I saw the news this morning I thought it was a bad dream. I didn’t even finish watching the game.
I seriously hope they postpone today's game.
Some things are way more important than baseball.
Hooters anyone?
by Chone's Chonies on Apr 9, 2009 8:57 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Condolences from Brew Crew Ball fan.
Seconded. So sad and only 22 years old with a good career ahead of him.
As a symbol of support from Halos Heaven
Let’s all change our avatars to pics of Nick.
by ReggieBullits on Apr 9, 2009 8:57 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Done as well.
RIP Nick Adenhart - Angel fans will never forget you!
by Downing Rules on Apr 9, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Rays fan for life, Angels fan for a day
I’m changing my avatar as well. RIP Nick.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart 1986-2009
by SeanDubbs on Apr 9, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Done
RIP NICK
I cant even type on here with out my eye watering. this is so tragic i cant even begin to comprehend, one minute he is on top of the world- great pitching performance last night- all to have it taken away by a drunk driver
Psalms 23:4
There is an "Angel in the outfield" and his name is GA! ps. he is lazy but not a bum GO HALOS!
Done
and in addition change your info and sig guys !
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Apr 9, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Done.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 9, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
and done.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates, and fans.
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou. "He has some bat speed and the ball comes off the bat pretty well" - K.Law.
This is one M's fan who can ignore a rivalry when something bigger happens
This week, consider me an Angels fan.
by Ezzra on Apr 9, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
done
Chili Davis - the closest thing the MLB got to a real life Pedro Cerrano.
by NW angels Fan on Apr 9, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
From a LL Mariners fan, strongest condolences and I hope the driver of that van BURNS MOTHERF***ER BURNS.
Blowing through a red light late at night? What do you want to bet he was hammered or high? Even if he wasn’t, the petty man in me looks forward to his life being derailed forever, even as Nick goes onto a better reward.
Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism
Maybe I shouldn't be so negative here, I suppose.
But still, this angers me so much. When somebody overdoses, or dies in a boating accident, or whatever, I might feel sad but least I can console myself by telling myself that “hey, at least it was his own decision.” But Adenhart was an innocent young kid whose promise was snuffed out through no fault of his own, by the criminal recklessness of some punk he could never have foreseen.
Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism
by esoteric on Apr 9, 2009 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
+100000000000000
Phys: Well, Coon doesn't have a lot of power but he's a good bunter
Coon: F$%# That!
Thanks Zu
by halofan4life on Apr 9, 2009 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Condolences from a Rangers fan
This is just terrible.
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
From a Cubs fan...
…my sincere condolences to his family, friends, teammates, the Angels organization and all of you.
You can call me "20K."
God Bless
God Bless to a future star and a man with a great heart…..
You’ll always be remembered Nick Adenhart
Why is there nothing
on the Angels’ official site about the Brian Powers killing?
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
I think they're preparing a press release. ???
From OCRegister.com:
“A person answering the phone at his grandfather’s home in Fairplay, Md., said the Angels were holding a news conference later today.”
I have nothing important to say.
Damn Damn Damn
After such a solid performance last night, the season will be dedicated to him, the game has to be cancelled tonight
wow
this is awful. My heart and condolences go out to the families affected by this. People shouldn’t die this young.
Such a tragedy.
Condolences from LSB.
"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.
The 2008-2009 Dallas Mavericks are the biggest teases in the world.
Condolences from a Tigers fan
There is no greater tragedy than a good man dying young. God rest his soul.
From a Cubs fan...
God Bless and condolences to the families and teammates for their loss in this tragic accident.
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
just numb right now
dont know how to work today. my thoughts are with everyone. i will try to write moe poignant later. oh dear god.
Still, I wish I was here
by adirondackangelfan on Apr 9, 2009 9:02 AM PDT reply actions
From a Rangers Fan
This is a terrible, terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, the Angles organization, and the fans.
"Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks, I don't care if I never get back, Let me root, root, root for the RANGERS, If they don't win it's a shame. For it's one, two, three strikes, your out, At the old ball game."
This is horrible.
I’m in total shock. As a fan photographer for the Angels, I don’t know how I’d be able to work tonight’s game, so I can only imagine how the players must feel. This is such a horrible, horrible tragedy.
Visiting from South Side Sox...
I am so, so sorry to hear this. As the father of two daughters in their 20’s, I can imagine what his parents are feeling. That he was a baseball player is secondary, he was a child to them first.
Unbelievably sad.
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Roland Burris
REV
Something like this might be appropriate.
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3384/halosheavennick.jpg
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by Carl Johnson on Apr 9, 2009 9:03 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Condolences from an Orioles fan
I don’t know what to say, my God…..
Baltimore Blast - 5-time MISL champions, ready to make it 6 on 4/11
Let's go Blues!
KTLA says the driver of the van was drunk
this is why nobody should ever be STUPID and SELFISH enough to do something like that.
Kotch would've had that.
From a Rangers fan.
What a horrible thing to happen to anyone, but such a young guy with so much talent. I got to watch him pitch last night, then I we all wake up to this. It just makes me sick.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
From LSB
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Nick. Such a sad and terrible tragedy.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
Nick Will Shine Over our Team Forever!
This incident is why I don’t drink, fuck the piece of shit who killed Nick and his entourage.
From a Mariners fan
Terrible. Horrible. Shocking. Nick Adenhart was a great young pitcher and there’s no way to describe the loss of 3-4 people as anything but tragic. Prayers go out to him and his family and all those who knew him.
Here’s hoping the tool who killed these people with their car gets life in prison.
To everyone in the Angels organization, the fans, the players,
the executives, the managers, and most importantly the families of the 3 killed…
My condolences and prayers go out to you.
What a tragic accident, and to think, he had so much promise. I’m stunned. Just stunned.
From a Cubs fan, please accept my thoughts and prayers for such a senseless tragedy.
"Why do you always point to the sky when Zambrano starts?" My girlfriend.
"You just wouldn't get it...it's a Cubs thing..." Me.
by cubs2k8isnxtyear on Apr 9, 2009 9:06 AM PDT reply actions
From a Red Sox fan
Our thoughts go out to the families of the departed and the Angels community at large.
I can't decide between anger and grief
I pray that God has taken Nick to be with Him in a better place, and I will pray for Nick’s family. There aren’t adequate words for this type of tragedy.
At the same time, I am dismayed at human beings that make decisions that cause these events. IF YOU DRINK – DO NOT FUCKING DRIVE.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
I agree with Sethy
Grief is the way to go here. That drunk’s life is now fucked anyways.
I have nothing important to say.
From a Rangers Fan
This is terribly tragic news and is something that nobody could wish even on a most detested rival. Our thoughts, prayers and well wishes to everyone associated with Nick Adenhart, from family, friends, teammates and all persons with the Angels organization.
RIP Nick Adenhart
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by hillcrest on Apr 9, 2009 9:07 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
It is like Mike Miley, all over again
What a horrible, horrible shame. The kid was going to put it together this year, and instead if snuffed by someone who can’t control a car.
Prayers to the Adenhart family, as well as his passengers.
So weird
I listened to the Angels pre-game twice last night while working a night shift and heard Adenharts pre-game interview, well, twice. I kept thinking how solemn he sounded, like he just came from a funeral or something. Now this. Its just weird.
Just goes to point out how fragile human life can be, and how you need to stop and smell the roses whenever you can.
RIP Nick, we will miss you.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
by PhiSlamma on Apr 9, 2009 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This is so terrible
Although I didn’t personally know him, I feel like we just lost a close friend. I am really upset. this is just so tragic
Absolutely the same feeling
Sick to my stomach in disbelief. Poor guy. Rest in peace, Nick.
Jesus. I don't know what to say.
God bless, Nick. RIP.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
RIP Nick
I’m a Rangers fan and all of us at lonestarball are thinking about Nick and the Angel’s family today.
From another Rangers fan
I run a Rangers fan site at www.rangerfans.com
I had this to say – it’s long, so I’ll just link over to my site.
http://www.rangerfans.com/archives/2009/04/angels_pitcher_nick_adenheart_killed.html
by JoeSiegler on Apr 9, 2009 9:11 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Mariners fan here.
This is simply awful news. My heart goes out to the family of those young player, and all of you guys as well. This is just utterly tragic and I hope MLB suspends all games today as a fitting tribute to a young man who has been taken away from us.
I don’t like the Angels, but today we are ALL Angels fans.
RIP Adenhart.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
A's fan
RIP young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
Nice to see the coming together of fans... really nice.
but man, I am really crying for Nick and his family. God be with him and them. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
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by Downing Rules on Apr 9, 2009 9:12 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Nick was excellent last night
this goes beyond baseball. what a tragic loss of a young life. condolances.
i was wrong to do that stuff
They got the driver
The driver of the van, Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, fled the scene, according to police. Gallo, of Riverside, was later arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run.
They need to string this piece of shit up by his balls. Who the fuck walks away from an accident like this?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 9, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
the wrong 3 died!
1 person’s wrong choice led to 3 deaths!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Apr 9, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
die you whore!
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Apr 9, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
GIANTS FAN HERE
Sorry to Angel Nation and especially to the Adenhart family.
God Bless
What a shame...
Condolences from a Brewers fan.. I hope justice finds the hit and run and lock them away for a very very long time.
From an A's fan...
Words fail me at a time like this.
Rest In Peace Nick Adenhart
My thoughts are with the family and fans.
And suddenly baseball doesn't seem that important...
Horrible news. I’m stunned right now. May God bless the Adenhart family at this beyond difficult time.
2009...A New Hope
So sad.
My heart is going to be heavy today. You’ll be missed by all Angels Nation, Nick.
Sure puts things into perspective.
I'm not superstitious, but I'm a little stitious.
Condolences from a Cardinals fan
It’s a tragedy of the worst kind. We have felt this twice this decade, so I know how you all feel. It’s tough. Baseball takes a backseat. It resets your priorities.
I don’t know anything about Adenhart, but it sounds like he was a tremendous ballplayer.
Thoughts and prayers from Cardinal nation.
JD
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The other guy that died was part of the Angels organization
The identities of the other victims have not been revealed, but TMZ reports that “one of the other men killed in the crash was also affiliated with the Angels organization.”
The guy who ran the red light should be jailed for life, meanwhile this idiot who ran the light left the scene and left but thankfully the police got him. From all us Yankee fans we are very sorry for the entire Angels organization, the fans, and the Adenhart family. I hope the Angels start a foundation for Nick in his honor, i would be really happy if the entire Yankee organization donated money to a foundation for Nick if the Angels decide to make one or if Nicks family wants to make a foundation in his honor. This is a terrible day in MLB i hope this is a big eye opener to people out there that your life can change in a matter of minutes. RIP Nick
From all of us Yankees fans.
This can't be real
Reports are saying there was another player in the car but won’t release the name. Condolances to the family and friends of whomever that player is. May God grant eternal rest to Adenhart and the other victim(s) and may justice be served on that Andrew Thomas Gallo idiot. RIP Nick Adenhart and ohter victims. This is not fair
by Blazer Fan From Ohio on Apr 9, 2009 9:16 AM PDT reply actions
not necessarily a player...
but maybe a guy like a trainer or something. Regardless, the driver that made the mistake has killed 3 and one more person is in critical condition. Hope he/she can pull through and stabilize.
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by Downing Rules on Apr 9, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Condolences from an M's fan..
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Adenhart family as well as his extended families here at HH and all Halos fans out there. Baseball player or not, he was much much to young to suffer this fate and hopefully the one responsible for this is brought to justice.
RIP Nick from all M’s fans.
From a Rays fan....
Condolences to Nick’s family and not just Angel’s fans, but all baseball fans. There are thousands of players that are constantly competing on a day to day basis to get where Nick was and I’m happy for him that he was able to make there, especially with an organization as classy as the Angels. It’s a sad day indeed when we lose one of our own.
I want Baldelli to be healthy enough to play in 150 games, I just hope he sucks. Like Greg Vaughn suck.
Totally Stunned...
After him pitching his heart out last night, to have this happen is unbelievable. My heart has to go out to everyone involved in the whole organization, I don’t even know how to deal with this.
And to all the fans of every other MLB team, the Angels Fans thank you. Good to see that baseball is a family and a community.
Rangers fan here
condolences. we all knew he was going to be a beast and would be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. can never see something like this coming. just tragic.
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
i wonder if they can make room next to the preston patch
for a nick patch :(
by Of Angels and Angles on Apr 9, 2009 9:18 AM PDT reply actions
I haven't been an Angels fan in a long time...
…but I can’t help but wish the organization well after a tragedy like this. It’s so wrong when a bright future is snuffed out due to another’s stupidity.
R.I.P. Adenhart.
Tragic
Take care to cherish each moment, watching Nick pitch last night as a fan I was so excited for him and his future as an Angel. So quickly that turns to disbelief and sadness for a talent lost, but more tragically, a life cut short. He will be missed by us fans for what he could have brought to this team, but he will be mourned by those who loved him. Condolences to his family and friends.
Ignore me if I'm being an idiot,
but the topic says “Tragedy Strikes Again.” What else happened?
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Apr 9, 2009 9:19 AM PDT reply actions
Agreed
Went through this shit in ’07 when Sean Taylor was murdered. Unreal.
by ReggieBullits on Apr 9, 2009 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Another A's fan
I’m shocked and deeply saddened. My sincere condolences to Nick’s family, the other victims’ families, and the larger Angels family.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Cubs fan here
I am sorry to hear this news. He was set to be a good one.
I'm overwhelmed....
and I feel so much for his family and what they must be going through. It’s a sad day in Angel nation.
Speechless
Woke up to text message from friends, unbelievable. Makes think twice about the shit I have going on in my life… What can we do for the families?
You are what you type.
Shocked A's fan
Unbelievably tragic news. Condolences to family and friends of the victims, and the Angels organization.
Mariners fan here
We’re all behind you today. My thoughts and prayers are with Nick, the other victims, and their families.
RIP Nick Adenhart. You will be missed by baseball fans across all organizations.
Awful week for the Angels (regardless of W-L)
first Bobby Powers (regardless of your views of his personal life/troubles, he was a fan and a human being), now Nick Adenhart?
may the Lord comfort the families and friends of those who are left in the wake of these tragedies.
load the spaceship with the rocket fuel... load it with the warriors...
is there more information about bobby powers?
did he post here or something?
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
Romans 12:9-10
Rejoice with those who rejoice.
Weep with those who weep.
May the Lord guide and protect you Nick. You will be missed. You will be remembered.
Once and Angel, always an Angel. Now you are our Angel.
by kingfish on Apr 9, 2009 9:21 AM PDT reply actions 8 recs
Amen to that...
Prayers and condolences from a Cub fan, to his family, and to all the Angels fans and organization. No one deserves such a loss, but particularly an organization as classy as yours.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 9, 2009 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
visiting from Athletics Nation
I just wanted to say that my heart goes out to Nick’s family, friends, Angels fans, and the Angels organization.
Baseball is a part of life but a small one. Things like this teach us to keep our loved ones close because we never know when they might be taken.
More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis
by Athletics fan and runner on Apr 9, 2009 9:22 AM PDT reply actions
How incredibly sad
just too early….far too early. Prayers to all those who knew him. Rest in Peace.
That's just Manny being..........a jackass
and to the others that were killed as well.
That's just Manny being..........a jackass
by autry's cowboys on Apr 9, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I've been reading all morning, and I'm still stunned....
My condolences to the Angels organization, it’s fans, and the families of Nick Adenhart and the other two who were killed.
There's no crying in baseball!
Braves' Fan
I send my condolences on your organizational loss. Its such a shame to see such a young guy lose his life period. All of us in baseball have your organization and Nick’s family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
"We can't expect the American People to jump from Capitalism to Communism,
but we can assist their elected leaders in giving them small doses of Socialism,
until they awaken one day to find that they have Communism." --Nikita Khrushchev
Tragic.
We were lucky enough to see Nick’s first MLB game last year at Angels Stadium.
I don’t know what to say. This shit is horrible.
Any loyalties aside (M's fan), my deepest sympathies to the Adenhart family and Angels fans.
This is tragic, awful, and sad.
Reds fan here
I am so sorry to hear this news. Even if Nick never played baseball, it would be an unbelievable tragedy. The hit and run situation is appalling. But for it to happen to someone with so much baseball talent, right on the verge, makes it even worse if that is possible. I will be rooting for you guys the rest of the year.
A's Fan sends prayers.....
This hits hard no matter if you wear Green and Gold or Red and White. This A’s fan would like to send thoughts and prays to Nick’s family & friends. He pitched a great game last night. My feelings also go to all you Angels fans…..this is indeed tough to take.
Cards Fan here
As a cardinals fan, i truly know what you guys are feeling right now…its gonna suck for a while, but eventually the feeling in the pit of your stomach will go away…just remember to always remember him
thoughts and prayers with his family and the entire halos family in general
I can't even concentrate...trying not to cry uncontrollably. I hate seeing anyone so young going so soon.
Whatever dude.
A's fan here...
I’m very sorry for the horrible loss. It just isn’t fair that good young people get taken away so soon. My thoughts are with his family, friends and fans. This is just a sad loss for the Angels and all of baseball. I hope they postpone the game tonight as if would be the right thing to do.
From a Cardinals fan
The events that have taken place in the past 12 hours to the Angels organization are absolutely terrible. You guys have my support and I will keep Nick in my thoughts and prayers. I will be holding a moment of silence with my team later this afternoon before the game.
Thoughts and prayers from a Mariners fan.
Divisional differences don’t apply here. Our sympathies are with the families, friends and fans.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Apr 9, 2009 9:24 AM PDT reply actions
Rangers fan
I watched some of last nights game, he looked great. Not that it matters, certainly a tragedy no matter what kind of player he was. And at 22.. just horrible. My condolences.
the preceding post was a great success.
RIP Nick Adenhart
Nick’s family and the other victim’s families have my heartfelt condolences. This is a terrible loss.
One more thing: THANK YOU to the all the other team’s fans who have been dropping by to leave a comment. This is beyond heartwarming.
OH. MY. GOD!
I AM DEVASTATED! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO NICK, HIS TEAM MATES AND OUR BELOVED ORGANIZATION AND ALSO TO ALL MY FELLOW FANS.
R.I.P.
NICK ADENHART
If I hear the word "red sox"...POW!!! RIGHT IN THE KISSER!!!
So horrible
I can’t even work. This is crippling. Running red lights in Fullerton has been a problem for quite a while. This is so sad. R.I.P.
The time is out of joint; oh cursed spite, that ever I was born to set it right.
by chairmanofthebar on Apr 9, 2009 9:26 AM PDT reply actions
Yankee Fan here
As a big Yankee fan i think a foundation should be setup for Nick, and i hope all MLB teams donate and do whatever the teams can do to help the entire Angels family, the Adenhart family, and the MLB family. Even though everyone likes different teams and are fans but in reality all the MLB teams are all a big family including the fans. I just hope a foundation is setup and i know the Angels will do right they are a class act organization. RIP Nick
This is hitting me a lot harder than I really expected
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by Carl Johnson on Apr 9, 2009 9:27 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
i wont be able to focus on anything today
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
Agreed.
I can’t pretend to have known Nick, but perhaps that is one of the reasons. The potential that will never be realized.
Met him at ST in 2008
Nice kid. Very cordial and polite with my kids and signed their autographs.
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by Downing Rules on Apr 9, 2009 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
same here
my eyes well up when I think of his family, his friends, his team mates, so sad. I really feel sick right now.
Me too...
I never knew Nick Adenhart, never had an autograph signed. Never even got to watch him pitch live. But I only heard great things about his work ethic and his pitching capabilities. I know Adenhart was destined to be one of our starters.
I feel so hurt, I think because he was so young. I love the Angels and I will only fondly remember Nick Adenhart. Rest In Peace Nick.
Another Braves fan
Came over to offer my condolences. This is just tragic. I’ll be keeping the fans and family in my prayers.
"Ohhhh shit"-Bobby Cox
So senseless.
One can only hope his death might make one less person get behind the wheel loaded.
God be with the Adenharts, and with us all……
Sean Rodriguez...the Rodriguez for a new Millennium
I was thinking
around 645 p.m. last night what we were going to do with mosely once all our guys got healthy. I thought this because I knew this was going to be the year that Nick broke out, that he would get his opportunity and take full advantage of it. What I saw from him last night made me proud. His perseverance and will to win and succeed were clear. I am proud that he was an Angel. I give his family my condolences.
by bruinbrah on Apr 9, 2009 9:28 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
White Sox fan.
That is awful news. I am sorry for the loss of your teammate and especially hope his family embraces all the support you guys are giving.
Ninety percent I’ll spend on good times, women and Irish whiskey. The other 10 percent I’ll probably waste. Wait, I'm married to a Jewish woman. Strike that.
My deepest sympathy
To all Angels,
I am deeply moved and saddened by this horrible accident. As a lifelong fan of your green and gold rivals to the north, we all know there is no love lost between our teams and fans between the lines. This is not between the lines. This is life beyond the game. The loss of Adenhart is sickening and sad.
Sincerely,
Robert C.
Condolences from a Mets fan
It’s awful when news like this breaks. Heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those involved and to all of his fans of adenhart. I hope they postpone tonights game and give you fans and his teammates time to deal with this.
I saw this posted on McCovey Chronicles today and I just can’t believe it’s real. I saw Adenhart pitch against the Giants in Scottsdale this spring and he looked great. This is about much more than baseball, but it’s still shocking and heartbreaking to consider this 22 year old top prospect pitcher I just saw a few weeks ago is dead.
This is so terrible. There aren’t words to express how terrible this is.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 9, 2009 9:29 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Feels like this season is cursed!
The stadium is falling apart and there have been multiple deaths. Unbelievable. Condolences to the family.
Warm beer is infinitely colder than no beer.
seriously...
With a fan dying after opening day, then the stadium having that piece of concrete fall in the Club Level, and now this. Seems like things aren’t starting off on the foot that we had all hoped for.
So sad for the fan and for Nick and his family. This has been a hard week for the Halo Fans.
Rockin' Out in Section 205...
I don’t believe in curses any more, but this is just a bummer. I hope the person in critical can pull through.
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by Downing Rules on Apr 9, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I wanted to express my condolences to
the Adenhart family. A shooting star lost way too soon.
Rooting for a baseball team today feels kind of hollow. Take care of yourselves, Angels fans. This is just so sad. My deepest sympathies.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 9, 2009 9:30 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I watched the game last night and was amazed by this rookie..
Condolences from a Rockies fan.
It's opening day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God bless Nick
Just woke up 5 minutes ago…to hear this…unbelievable…last thing I heard last night on the radio was a post-game interview with Adenhart.
Of course I can't really add anything to what is being said.
My heart goes out to his family. I have kids that age and I can’t imagine anything worse than loosing one of my children. I pray that God will bless and comfort them.
As a baseball fan, my very favorite part of the game is watching and rooting for a young player as he comes up and gets his chance to play. I always root for the youngsters more than anyone else. I was so excited watching him pitch last night. I mentioned to my wife that I thought he had arrived and was much more angry about Nick not getting the win than the Angels not getting the win. I was looking forward to watching him again next week. Along with all the other baseball fans out there, I am very sad this morning.
I am a fair weather fan so the Angels better win!
I listened to the game last night on the radio and was shocked to read of the accident
Nick pitched really well and I’m sad to hear of this tragedy.
My condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and fans.
You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09
Theres gotta be something we can do for the family
Sean Rodriguez...the Rodriguez for a new Millennium
WOW
God Bless him and his family.
What is going on this year? 3 games, 2 deaths
RIP Nick
Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!
A's fan here
wow. I feel like I was just punched in the gut. So young and such promise, gone because of some jackass. My prayers are with his family and the Angels.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
A Punch In The Gut
From a great start and a bright future to death because of some careless idiot. Thoughts and prayers to his family and the organization.
Too many patches on the Angels jerseys this year. A real sahme.
From an A's fan
All of baseball has suffered a loss. All of us who love the game are stunned and saddened that we won’t get to see such a great talent in his prime. He will be missed- even by those who root for the opposition. Our rivalry is diminished by this loss.
Mariners fan here
totally shocked when I saw the news. Complete and senseless tragedy. I hope MLB gives the Angels the day off to mourn.
Drunk drivers are the scum of the earth.
You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.
Sad day for baseball
So sorry to hear this news. Condolences to the Adenhart family, and Angels fans everywhere.
Horrible news, can't believe it
My hearfelt condolences to the family. RIP Nick…
Tragedies like this always put things in perspective. I’m gonna go hug somebody I love when I get out of the office…
by Big Easy Halofan on Apr 9, 2009 9:34 AM PDT reply actions
All of the support for Nick and the Angels community as a whole is just awesome....classy fans on this thread.
That's just Manny being..........a jackass
God Bless The Angels
as an organization, and all of you fans…I’m so sorry to hear about this, and I hope you can all pull together through it.
My heart goes out to the families of those involved…and as a fan of a rival, I know each one of you feels like you’re a part of the Angels family
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
From Another A's Fan
Damn. I just logged on and this is the first thing I read.
I watched him in an interview right after the game and was thinking how much promise he showed and now I read something like this.
My thoughts and prayers to his family and to those others who were killed and of course to the Angel organization. It puts everything into perspective. Baseball is just a game and because some idiot ran a red, many lives have been shattered.
Also to Halos Heaven, my condolences
May Nick Rest In Peace
Braves Fan Here
Adenhart had a ton of potential and this is an absolute tragedy. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, his fans, and the Angels Organization.
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
My heart is breaking right now
So sad. So young. My heart goes out to the Adenhart family and his Angel family. As a life long fan who now lives in Tempe, I feel like we all lost our little brother.
Go in peace Nick. You are missed already.
A's fan here.
This is an absolutely tragic loss and my condolences go out to any single person that suffers because of it.
It’s strange how things work sometimes, isn’t it?
It’s nice to see different fans coming together as one right now. We all need it.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
i just wanted to say a quick THANK YOU to every non-Angels fan who has posted here
especially those of you from other AL West teams.
your words and thoughts mean more than you know to all of us here at HH.
thank you.
Kotch would've had that.
by howiestheman on Apr 9, 2009 9:39 AM PDT reply actions 18 recs
We'll be right back at you before long
but we’re all angels fans today
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 9, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Couldn't agree more
What a great community SBN is. Our tragedy is shared. We’ll heal together. Thank you non-Halo Heaven fans. It means a lot to us.
Yes, thank you
Most of the time, we may see each other as rivals, but days like today give us all some perspective.
This was horrible news, and all of our thoughts go out to Adenhart’s family and friends.
+1
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 9, 2009 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I absolutely agree.
You guys didn’t have to do this, but in addition to being great all fans, you’re also great people
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on-Halo fans
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Apr 9, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Above all else
we have to represent humankind
no team allegiance trumps that
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 9, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Beautifully said
I am a Giants fan, and I’ve been moved to tears several times reading this thread. I’m so used to petty junk being spewed between fans at these sites, but this really validates the community we have here.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
You're welcome.
We are all baseball fans, we are all human beings, we all mourn this senseless tragedy.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Couldn't have said it better
Lot’s of respect for the fans of other teams for posting here.
Nick Adenhart RIP - Always an Angel
+10000000
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 9, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
And,
you’re welcome.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 9, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Rays fan here
I’m angry. I’m angry that somebody can be pitching masterfully one moment, and gone the next.
I honestly hope the driver wasn’t drunk, or running from something illegal. The fact that he ran is very bad. If that’s the case, then I hope he burns in Hell.
RIP, Nick. Looks like you got the ultimate call-up, pitching for Jesus’ Wallbangers in the Divine Field.
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
Driver charged with manslaughter, hit and run, and felony DUI
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
extremely sad
my deepest condolences goes out to his family and friends…
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
zywica for life...
A's fan here
Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear this news. Ugh, I don’t even know what to say, other than my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, and all of you Angels fans.
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
I am shocked and saddened to hear this news.
I feel so sorry for the Angels, for Adenhart’s family, and everyone else associated with this horrible tragedy. I know how excited about him you guys were. It’s horrible that it turned out this way.
- from a Rockies fan.
White Sox fan.
My best wishes and enormous condolences to everyone who knew him, and the fans who were learning to love him.
There is no way to wrap your head around this.
Regardless of your alliances, this is a sad day for baseball and a tragic end to a young, promising life.
Best regards,
HSA
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
God bless him
god bless him and take him he’ll be suiting up with a different group of angels now where god will keep him close. thoughts and prayers to the Adenhart family.
"Boy, did he drop a huge deuce in the stands!" (About a two-run homer)
Rex Hudler
RIP Nick Adenhart and his friends
I hope the fourth person pulls through
What a tragedy. So sorry for his family.
Brewers Fan here
I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to the Adenhart family, as well as the entire Angels organization and all Angels fans. This is a tragic loss for Baseball.
God Bless,
Hyatt
I just sit back and root for the taser
I'm on Twitter now. www.twitter.com/Enrico_Palazzo_
On Behalf Of The Brewers family of fans
I second the thoughts of my friend Hyatt.
Crying effing shame.
I like to drink a little. Okay, a lot. Sue me.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
ive tracked this guy his entire time in the organization because he's almost exactly my age
i dont think ive ever felt more mortal in my life
RIP
Mariners fan, here.
I’m really sorry, guys. What a terrible thing to happen to a team, to a fan, and to a family.
Adenhart would have been great. We’ll all miss him.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
I just woke up to tune in to a Mariners game and found out this news.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his fans, friends, and family. I heard about the fan that died before going to bed and assumed the announcers were talking about that but they they showed Nick Adenhart’s picture.
…………..
To lose such a young pitcher getting a shot at the big leagues in this manner. This is so terribly tragic for baseball. I’m truely sorry for all of this.
Brewers fan here
I’m so sorry. Can’t imagine a worse thing to happen to such a young and talented kid. Our thoughts are with you
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
Today was supposed to be a great day.
As a Laker fan, I am stoked for the return of Andrew Bynum but I got spammed with IM’s right when I got out of the shower to check the sports news and this just ruined my day. This is a huge blow on and off the field to the Angels and their fans.
it just makes me so sick
he was supposed to be the next big thing. he was our future. this was his time.
and now all that is gone because some brainless idiot had to do something stupid.
Kotch would've had that.
i think thats what gets to me the most
he worked hard in the minors, he gets called up, he throws a great game and has great potential and then he’s gone.
im just stunned
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
my first thought
I figured that it would make a great tribute, and give MLB and the Angels an opportunity to raise some money for a cause that fights things like this happening.
MADD or something like that.
Rockin' Out in Section 205...
go to personalized jerseys
and you can choose any player on the roster
by ihearhowie2.0 on Apr 9, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
from an A's fan
my deepest condolences to the friends and family of Nick, his teammates, and all the Angels fans.
such a sad, sad day. :(
""These guys are a different breed of ballclub." - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire on the A's
Royals Fan here
I watched Nick pitch last night rooting for the Angels, I can’t express how sad I feel for his family and the Angels fans out there.
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Giants/Red Sox/A's fan here
I’m really so sorry to hear this news. My condolences go out to his family and friends, the Angels and all their fans. May he rest in peace.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 9, 2009 9:50 AM PDT reply actions
Sick to My Stomach
My sympathies and condolences to the families of all who died in this tragic accident.
Twins fan here
There’s not really anything I can add, but I saw him pitch a bit last night and it’s eerie to think it was just hours before his senseless death.
No kid should die like this. But at least he accomplished some major life goals, which many don’t do despite being given many more years.
Another Ranger fan putting baseball aside
I read a fanpost on Adenhart’s development a while back, and I remember thinking that I couldn’t wait for him to produce so that the Angels and Rangers could get some great games between them over the next couple years.
Just wanted to stop by and offer my condolences to the Angels community, but more importantly, Adenhart’s family and friends.; baseball takes a back seat today to recognize the loss of someone who obviously deserved more from life before he left.
Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.
From a Royals fan
This is an absolutely terrible, tragic thing. I just want to give my condolences here along with what appears to be baseball fans all around the country. It’s hard to enjoy baseball when something like this happens. I will be praying for the victims and their families.
by Trey Hillman's Chin on Apr 9, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions
this is hard to swallow
rip nick.. hitting me harder than i expected.
Do you know how to grow dreads like Vlad?
I am going to watch the Rangers Game in an hour, I hope that Nolan Ryan
as team president will have some type of tribute planned in honor of Nick, i feel that all of MLB should do something, but especially the AL west teams.
H Shit
Having a lot of trouble putting coherent thoughts together….this is just such a senseless, awful tragedy. Partly because Nick had such promise and mostly, of course, because everyone close to him—-his family, his best friends, his teammates, everyone—has to live without him now for the rest of their lives, knowing what could have happened had some fuck in a car not run a light. My first thoughts, even though I wasn’t alive at the time, were of Lyman Bostock and another life snuffed out.
I hope that Lyman is showing Nick around the place and that soon enough they’ll be watching over their team from that better clubhouse in the sky.
My limited legal perspective from having taken crim law is that this guy should easily be charged with reckless homicide—which while not first-degree murder will still put him away for a good many years, if not for life when you tack on the other three. Who knows, maybe they can even get him for Felony Murder if he was committing something other than drunkenness at the time—and then he’d be really screwed.
But we have to know, too, that eventually this murderer is going to understand the enormity of what he has done—we have to deal with tragedy for a time, but this man, just like Nick’s family and friends, has to deal the rest of his life with the repercussions of having killed three people from one stupid decision. I hope our prayers will, even if only eventually, go to him as well.
Bless you, Nick.
Light Up That Halo!
Another thing
Somewhat petty as it may seem, it is truly a shame that Nick couldn’t walk away from the stadium last night with a W. He pitched his heart out with that gem, and it would have been fitting had he seen the rewards for his efforts. So, so sad. Now he will truly get the recognition he deserves.
Heck, can the A’s reverse forfeit the game after the 6th inning—preserving a 4-0 win for Nick?
Light Up That Halo!
Dodger Fan
I woke up to hear the news. I am very sorry for the loss. I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers along with the others involved. Sad day for baseball. RIP Nick and the others involved.
may the Lord bless Nick and may he live the rest of his life happily in heaven.
“The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” ~ The Bible, Job, 1:21
Vlad cheated me. I thought he was 12.
Who else is involved?
Reports are saying that at least one other person in his car was part of the Angels Organization. Does anybody have any word yet on who else was in the car with Nick?
Rockin' Out in Section 205...
confusion
there was another person with the same last name as a pitcher in the Angels’ organization.
NO OTHER ANGELS WERE IN THE ACCIDENT
Kotch would've had that.
so so sad
My condolences to the Adenhart family and everyone that cared about Nick. And to the others that were killed and their loved ones. Just so sad.
Angels released a T&P statement
Just heard it for the first time on SportsCenter. Nothing about the game yet.
Honestly, I think they should play the game, and play it for Nick. I wouldn’t blame them if they postponed it, but I think they ought to honor him in that fashion.
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
condolences from Washington DC
i went to Adenhart’s rival high school (many years earlier) and as such have followed him closely his entire career. this news saddens me to no end.
i hope you don’t mid that i borrowed your photoshopped pitcure to attach to my blog for my own small tribute to a promising athlete and person cut down before his prime.
thanks,
Dave Nichols
Nationals News Network
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 9, 2009 9:55 AM PDT reply actions
I don't know what to say
I’ve been so looking forward to start of this season for months. Now we’re 3 days into it and already I wish it was over. We’ve had 4 people killed in senseless incidents since the end of last season. Three of those in the past week. I can only hope and pray that Preston, Nick, Bobby and the unnamed Angel member Rest in Peace.
My prayers go out to The Adenhart, Gomez, and Powers families as well as the family of the as yet unnamed victims.
"No pay me bunt" Vlad
Another A's fan
I had to go to a family dinner last night, but got home excited to watch last nights game on Tivo. Kept me up until almost 1:00 last night watching the game — can’t believe that the guy I saw frustrate the A’s for six innings, and who gave such a nice post game interview, is no longer with us.
This is a true tragedy for all of baseball, and my heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of those whose lives were lost and to all Angels fans. Sometime later, when the time is right, please let us over at Athletics Nation know if there is anything we can do to help with anything.
My plan after work today was to go home an re-watch the exciting final two innings of last nights game to re-live the comeback. Now, I think I am going to go home and rewatch the first 6 innings of a young kid starting to come into his own — a pitcher that was given an oppurtunity this year and was taking advantage of it.
RIP Nick Adenhart.
This is a nightmare, please...wake me up....
…the last 2 days were bad enough. Now this?
My mind keeps juxtaposing the image of Nick LAST year (the overwhelmed deer -in -headlights) vs. the much more composed pitcher we saw last night.
He had an extended radio interview before yesterday’s game with Physioc where he talked a lot about his life, and pitching, and more…
So on a night after his greatest MLB success…pointing to a very promising future…this very young man with so much future, so much promise, so much to anticipate in life…gone. Forever.
So so senseless.
Sucks Suck Sucks
Everybody hug your kids or family or friends a lot today.
Captain, there are doubt's...
+1
Count your blessing everyday and remember how lucky you are to have them.
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 9, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Cubs fan here from BCB
RIP Nick. My thoughts and prayers go out to Nick his family the Angels organization and the fans.. Tragic. I am choked up. RIP. He is in a better place now. God bless
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
Even though the Angels lost...
I really wish I was at that game last night. This really hurts.
The time is out of joint; oh cursed spite, that ever I was born to set it right.
by chairmanofthebar on Apr 9, 2009 9:57 AM PDT reply actions
Game Replay
Does anybody know if any channel is going to rebroadcast the game? I already deleted it from my DVR.
Rockin' Out in Section 205...
I'm having problems just trying to cue it up on MLB.TV
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
by Orlando Rays on Apr 9, 2009 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
To die, to sleep—
To sleep—perchance to dream. Ay, there’s the rub!
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come………
Sean Rodriguez...the Rodriguez for a new Millennium
I thought of this
Out, out, brief candle!
Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Houston Astros Fan--So sorry to all
I’m from Texas and I just fill sick for all of you.. I just lost my best friend and it hurts so bad-he was 40 with family—So i have to reach out to all of you.. I’m so sorry for the terrible news and Pray for all of you.. My sympathies and condolences to the families of all who died in this tragic accident.
Horrible news
As a Cardinal fan who has been through this twice in recent memory, my condolences to Nick’s family and the Angels organization.
Very tough thing for anyone to go through, family, friend, or teammates. A promising career cut all too short, all too soon.
RIP Nick Adenhart. Godspeed to Nick and you all.
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Apr 9, 2009 10:01 AM PDT reply actions
Driving advice...
I lost a friend in a similar situation in 2004. Since then, I have been unable to blindly drive through a normal green light without at least first scanning the horizon for anybody who might be flying into my right of way. I also lift my foot off the gas and prepare to brake in case I need to.
Remember that folks the next time you have a green light. Just because it is green doesn’t mean that everyone near the intersection knows that.
RIP Nick Adenhart - Angel fans will never forget you!
The driver was charged with DUI
He may have been drunk, in which case this wouldn’t matter.
Still good advice though.
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
by Orlando Rays on Apr 9, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
It still matters
Apparently, Adenhart had the green. DR is saying even if you have a green, scan all directions quickly prior to entering as you never know what may happen.
+1
RIP Nick Adenhart - Angel fans will never forget you!
by Downing Rules on Apr 9, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I got popped in an accident the same way, dude blew through a red and t-boned me. I still freeze for a second turning on a green arrow.
Sean Rodriguez...the Rodriguez for a new Millennium
I already posted
but I feel sorry for this clown’s family who are no doubt respectable people and have to endure this.
There are so many people’s lives ruined when something like this happens.
Great Advice.
I try to do this all the time… I think we were warned about this back in Driver’s Ed, and i also keep thinking of those scenes in movies where hackers change all the lights to green and everyone sideswipes each other. If it happens in real life to me, I plan to be the one who does not go through the light and get hit, though I might get rear ended. At least the car is built to protect me and the person rear ending me, unlike side impacts.
I would be surprised if the driver of Adenhart’s car could have prevented what happened, given the speed of the other driver, and knowing that intersection. But it is still good advice I hope everyone will keep in mind when driving though intersections.
A's Fan here,
Prayer goes out to his Family, the Angel’s organization, and all people associated with the team.
We all hurt along with the ridiculous loss of a promising young man.
Take care of our boy up there, Preston!
May the Lord’s blessings be upon the Adenhart family and the extended Halos family in this time of trial and tribulation.
completely shocked
Cupie, ReggieBullits and I were at the game together last night. It’s strange to think about how angry we were last night about how badly it ended for the Angels, and then to wake up this morning to the horrible news that makes last night’s frustration so immediately meaningless.
exactly how i felt
i couldnt care less how this season plays out. this is how i will always remember the 2009 angels…
by ihearhowie2.0 on Apr 9, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
It's how I felt as well
I wasn’t AT the game, but I was thinking all morning about how I felt bad for Nick re: the effort.
Means absolutely nothing today. Nothing at all.
I'm an A's fan as well.
But I just wanted to express my condolences. I know we’re foes, but this just is the saddest thing ever. It puts things into perspective. I am so sorry and there’s nothing I can say really. I just wanted to post that my thoughts go out to you, the fans, and to the Angels players and the poor families who’s lives have been turned upside down.
"I am Jack's inability to cleanly field a ball." ~Leopold Bloom
by athleticsgirl24 on Apr 9, 2009 10:07 AM PDT reply actions
white sox fan
this hit me very hard when i read this….i want to send out my condolences….this is a horrible situation and i wish his family all the best through this rough time
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
Prayers going out to the family
I don’t know what kind of positive thing can come from this, but I’m praying for something…God knows better than I do anyway.
What a horrible, horrible way to start the day. What a horrible, horrible way to start the season.
Besides, you know what a cautious fellow I am.
Maybe it'll help stop future drunk drivers
not that that’s enough
Sean Rodriguez...the Rodriguez for a new Millennium
Mets fan here
I was watching the Mets-Reds game and they just mentioned this. Some things just don’t make sense, and something that doesn’t make any sense is someone being taken at age 22 by someone else’s utter carelessness. It ain’t right.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Dodger fan here
Just wanted to pop in and send my condolesences for this terrible, tragic loss. I am shocked and don’t know what to think right now. I was watching him pitch yesterday on a screen alongside the Dodger game, and I remember thinking to myself how good he was looking and how good he will become. For him to pass away so soon like this is just heartwrenching and a true tragedy. My heart goes out to Adenhart’s family and friends and the organization. RIP
by uclaisthebest123 on Apr 9, 2009 10:09 AM PDT reply actions
Foe doesn't mean Enemy
All of the support that we see from the other teams out there, especially in the AL West is really moving.
True, we may not like the colors that the other fans wear during the season, or the people that they choose to cheer for, but that doesn’t make us enemies.
We are all united by a love of the game, we just choose different ways to voice our passion.
Thanks for the support and keep all of this sentiment involved the next time you think about booing for a player on the opposing team.
Rockin' Out in Section 205...
by AP2TUDE on Apr 9, 2009 10:09 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
M's fan.
Came by to express my condolences. My thoughts are with friends and family of Adenhart, and all Angels fans right now.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Apr 9, 2009 10:09 AM PDT reply actions
Condolences from an A's fan
A horrible event like this really puts our “rivalry” into perspective.
BoSox fan.
I’m really speechless. If you do play today, win it for Nick.
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
Condolences from a Dodger fan
This is just awful. So young, so full of promise. So sad for all the other victims of this collision, too. I’m so glad they caught the hit-and-run driver.
Too sad today
this is the worst…physically ill today. It is powerful to see the unity of baseball bring a lot of fans together. Appreciate your thoughts.
I'm praying for Nick's family and friends
May God give them peace in this time of great tragedy.
Nick … now forever and Angel.
From a Brewers Fan
I just heard about last night’s tragedy involving Adenhart. As a 22 year old myself, this seems especially cruel. I wanted to drop by and say that I am thinking of you all today and that I am praying for Nick’s family and friends in this time. My condolences to you and your organization.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on Apr 9, 2009 10:12 AM PDT reply actions
This really shows how our lives can go in a splitsecond.
Once again, thank all non-Angel fans. May all people know be grateful for the life the Lord has given us. RIP
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
From the Angels' press release...
Adenhart is survived by his father Jim and mother Janet. His family released the following statement:
“Nick’s family expresses sincere gratitude for all the help the Angels have provided. He lived his dream and was blessed to be part of an organization comprised of such warm, caring, and compassionate people. The Angels were his extended family. Thanks to all of Nick’s loyal supporters and fans throughout his career. He will always be in everyone’s hearts forever.”
All of us at Halo’s Heaven appreciate the outpouring of feelings from everyone throughout the SB Nation, and throughout baseball overall.
I was uncool before uncool was cool.
by WiHaloFan on Apr 9, 2009 10:12 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey editors!!!
can we collect up all these comments in the end and share them down the road with those who knew him. Let them know that his fans miss him too. Though clearly not as much. I’m a mere 21 years old and have not lost direct family. To those who have, would the family appreciate this?
by BruinHalo on Apr 9, 2009 10:12 AM PDT reply actions 8 recs
i second this!
its a great way to show his surviving family members how Nick touched the lives of so many!
such a tragedy
There is an "Angel in the outfield" and his name is GA! ps. he is lazy but not a bum GO HALOS!
Cardinals fan
Condolences from a Cardinals fan who can sympathize after going through this twice.
RIP Nick Adenhart
Stunned
I’m at a loss for words.
Death is not a period, but a comma in the story of life.
My sincere condolences to the Adenhart family. May God grant them peace during this time of loss.
Hey everyone, visiting from over at Lone Star Ball...
Just wanted to wish each of you, as well as the Adenhart family and friends, my deepest sympathies and condolences. My prayers are with each and every one of you during this tragic time.
I know we as Rangers and Angels fans are rivals and everything, but this is a time to look past that and remember that we’re all people here, who happen to enjoy the same game. This is immensely saddening, and I’m so sorry that you as Angels fans have to go through this. But please know that we are all here for you as baseball fans, rivals or not.
God Bless.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
Cubs Fan
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Adenhart family. I remember when Daryle Kyle died before the Cubs Cardinals game at Wrigley and all of the emotions that were running through the Cardinal family.
I’m sincerely sorry for this tragic loss the Angels have to endure.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar-tissue." -George F. Will
by In Piniella We Trustiella on Apr 9, 2009 10:16 AM PDT reply actions
Giants Fan
Deeply saddened to hear about this loss – and very angered about hearing the driver attempt to flee the scene
Condolences to the families of Adenhart and the other 2 people who were killed
RIP
Cardinals Fan
This is horrible. Thoughts out to his family and loved ones. Such an amazing talent taken so young.
Condolences
(from a Pirates fan in SLC, but that’s all irrelevant right now)
Thoughts and prayers go out to his family/friends… this cannot be easy for them.
And to the family/friends of the 2 others as well.
True Blue Jazz
RIP Nick Adenhart. 4/9/09
I don't know why
this has got me more choked up than any of the other recent deaths of MLB players/old-timers.
I don’t know if it’s because I actually saw Nick pitch in person when he was in SLC or what, but I’m truly at a loss for words.
So depressing.
And the driver of the other car fleeing… so angering.
True Blue Jazz
RIP Nick Adenhart. 4/9/09
im the same way
this one really hurts.
i’ve been doing my best to hold back tears all morning
Kotch would've had that.
by howiestheman on Apr 9, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I have failed in that attempt.
RIP Nick Adenhart - Angel fans will never forget you!
by Downing Rules on Apr 9, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Another A's fan
This has got to be one of the worst things I have heard. My sincere condolences to the Adenhart family as well as the other familys involved. It is a truely sad day in California and around the country. RIP.
Save the thesaurus for when you are in front of the judge. When speaking of the A's, speak with your heart on...................your sleeve!
So Sad - Young Life Gone - Makes you Think
I’m really torn up about this, I love the Halos, been watching them since I was in utero, and I was extremely excited about Adenhart this season. Thrilled to find that he was in the starting rotation, and I felt that he had a lot of potential for a great career. Now he’s gone and there’s not only a huge hole in the rotation, but a huge hole in the hearts of his teammates and his fans.
I think it’s fantastic to see the outpouring of emotion and support from all the fans of other teams, that’s phenomenal. Baseball fans seem to be a dying breed unfortunately, but a tragedy like this really shows the character of baseball and the grand game’s fans.
Whenever someone very young dies those of us who are older need to stop and think about our lives and the BS minutia [sp] that makes us stressed out and depressed, and just get over it, because life is too short and can be taken away at any moment.
We MUST not forget about Nick and his family throughout the years, yes he wasn’t a major leaguer for very long, but he was an Angel through and through, and he will be missed, desperately.
RIP Nick. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, as well as the other two innocents who were plucked away from us last night. It shouldn’t have happened.
I can think of no better way for the Halos to honor Nick than winning the Series in his memory, and now we all have a rallying cry to bind us together. Not that we wanted it this way. EVER.
RIP Nick Adenhart 8-24-86 - 4-9-09
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
Angel Fan for LIFE 1971 - present / UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
From the Angels press release
Adenhart, 22, was a passenger in a silver Mitsubishi along with three others. Fullerton Police reported the Mitsubishi proceeded through an intersection, when a van ran a red light and broadsided the vehicle. A female driver and male passenger were in the Mitsubishi were dead when police and fire department personnel arrived. Adenhart died as the result of his injuries at UCI Medical Center earlier this morning. No other members of the Angels organization were involved.
I have nothing important to say.
Rangers fan here from lonestar baseball
I am deeply saddened and my thoughts and prayers go out to you, the fans, Nick’s family, and the Angels organization.
Such a sad event, words cannot describe how I feel about this tragedy right now.
Condolences from a Nats fan
I am stunned and saddened by the tragic death of Nick. He had such potential as a young pitcher. My thoughts are with friends and family of Adenhart and all Angels fans right now. It is nice to see all baseball fans come together to rally around the Angels and his family.
Nats Friends of mine posted an entry re Nick. He was born in the DC area so I am sure that there are many folks in NatsTown thinking about his family too.
http://wevegotheart.com/2009/04/09/sad-news/
Another Dodger fan.
Just got home from school and turned on the computer to see if there was any baseball news when I saw this tragic story. I feel so sad for Nick and his family, may Nick RIP.
I hate that this has happened, its just awful. Prayers to everyone involved.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 9, 2009 10:21 AM PDT reply actions
link didn't work
Kotch would've had that.
by howiestheman on Apr 9, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know what's wrong with the link..
http://bombersbeat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/04/yankees_pause_for_adenhart.html
I have nothing important to say.
that's awesome
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
by howiestheman on Apr 9, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
i just swung by Athletics Nation and was really moved by the response over there
bless everyone from other teams stopping by
From all of us over at SSS
This shouldn’t happen to anyone and when it happens to someone with such a bright future it seems to hit so much harder. I just got back from my biochem class and there were people talking about it who don’t even know about the Angels, that’s how big this has gotten (and I’m in central Illinois so that kind of says something). It feels weird knowing that we’re the only team he will ever record a win against. Our condolences to his friends and family.
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Any news on where to go to watch the Angels News Conference at 1030?
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Was wondering the same
If anyone is watching, could you please post details???
RIP Nick Adenhart, #34
Im watching ESPN
doesnt seem as if they are mentioning it too much over NFL coverage. Hopefully they play the conference.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
EVERYONE keep an eye out for it and post immediately if you find it.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
im hoping ESPNews is gonna carry it
Kotch would've had that.
by howiestheman on Apr 9, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
ESPNews has Gammons on right now
Discussing it, MLB.com is also carrying the news
RIP Nick Adenhart 8-24-86 - 4-9-09
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
Angel Fan for LIFE 1971 - present / UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
TMZ has a live stream going on right now
by Mayheminthehood on Apr 9, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
10-15 minute delay
in the press conference.
RIP Nick Adenhart - Angel fans will never forget you!
by Downing Rules on Apr 9, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I never, ever thought I would register here.
Some things go beyond baseball….honestly, I wanted Adenhart to bust…not to die. You never wish this type of thing on anyone…lame…
Condolences to his family, and all you fans…not a good thing to hear five minutes after you wake up…
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A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
Another Giants fan
My job connects me to death on a daily basis – the company I work for does online obituaries – and after a while, it almost becomes routine. But every now and then, there’s a story that still really gets to me and reminds me how much personal tragedy is involved with every single death in the world. This story is one of those times. It’s just unbelievably sad. My condolences to the Angles, the Adenhart family, and Angels fans, too.
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I just woke up....
and saw this and now I wish I could wake back up………because this is a nightmare…
RIP Nick.
Confrontation simply means meeting the truth head on - Coach K
by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 9, 2009 10:26 AM PDT reply actions
Stay Gold Nicky
The extended Halos family will miss you dearly
Restore the California Angels namesake!
so sad...
i hope we have a moment of silence at the next game home game or something… i wish all his friends and family the best =/
a cardinals fan
who remembers josh hancock and darryl kile all too well.
honestly, i never even got to see the kid pitch. i live on eastern standard and am a fan of an NL team playing in central standard. i just hadn’t gotten around to it. i figured i’d have time.
thoughts and prayers.
Look, I don't ask for much. All I want from the 2009 season is for Carp and Adam to combine for 420 IP and go 1-2 in the Cy Young voting, and for Albert to win the MVP again. Oh, and for the Cubs to never win another World Series as long as I live. I really don't think that is too much to ask.
Another Cardinals fan
I remember both Josh and Darryl all too well, and this death stunned me just as much. Such promise, pitching the game of his life the same night, and now it’s all gone.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Adenhart family.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
shifted to 10:40 - 45
check the TMZ link above from “Mayhem”
RIP Nick Adenhart - Angel fans will never forget you!
by Downing Rules on Apr 9, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Braves fan here
I want to pass on my condolences to everyone involved, especially the family and fellow players (who are a family in their own right). Something like this should never happen, to be taken away in such a selfish fashion. You all are in my prayers.
"People need help, and you know how to help them."
A's Fan Here
I was listening the Sports Lodge on AM 830 when someone called in at about 6:20 this morning saying that an Angels starting pitcher last night had died at the UCI Med Center. Roger Lodge thought it was a prank and hung up guy, but I had a bad feeling in my gut that the guy was telling the truth since he sounded very serious about it. I was also hoping it was a hoax, but unfortunately the report was true. Nick and the other 2 people didn’t deserve to lose their lives this way and I hope justice is served for the guy who caused this. My condolences to Nick’s family and to all of the Angels organization.
From AN
Makes yesterday very bittersweet. It hits home harder because we play y’all so often. The competitor’s spirit he showed last night will be missed.
Today, we pray together for Nick and the Angels organization
Shocked
as stataed above once an angel always an angel. Wow this not only hits home and reminds how fleeting life truely is for anyone/everyone but has huge ramifacations within the organization.
25th pick - Clay Mathews LB USC
44th pick - Alphonso Smith cb Wake Forest
56th pick - Clint Sintim LB Virginia
86th pick - Fili Moala DT USC
Tears...
that’s all I have. Worse possible news that could possibly happen to one family. It is just not fair. I am 21 and this just shows me that no matter what life can just be taken. It has hit home for me, I hope all can just cherish who he was and never forget him. I will be praying for him and his family.
Give the young guns a chance...if they suck wellll...
ESPN has a video update
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4055343
The Minnesota Twins held moment of silence before their game against the Seattle Mariners Thursday afternoon. Also, there was to be a moment of silence before the start of the Texas Rangers’ home game against the Cleveland Indians.
Try and post up a link Afterwards for those of us who can't get it streaming...
Rockin' Out in Section 205...
Harold Reynolds before Torii came on, said that Torii used to give rides to Nick in Spring Training and his kids got to be good friends with Nick, and the toughest part of his day will be talking to his kids. That made me cry.
RIP Nick Adenhart 8-24-86 - 4-9-09
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
Angel Fan for LIFE 1971 - present / UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
I don't see how the Players can play today.
I don’t think that it is possible that anybody can have the heart to play their best today, on either side of the diamond.
Rockin' Out in Section 205...
Nick Adenhart
I’ve just read every post for this thread, and it makes me feel sad, but so supported. I’d like to thank every person who posted on this, to include other clubs SBN support. This is very therapeutic. I began reading with a tear in my eye, a few posts in, I was in absolute tears. By the end, I still feel empty, but better. Many of you took the words right out of my mouth, and wish I could elaborate further, but I’m still at a loss.
I want to send my condolences and support to all who loved Nick, and especially to his family.
As for tonight’s game… it should up to the players. I think they’d want to play in his honor.
I was telling my wife last night about Nick and how he was going to be the next great Angel pitcher… an absolute phenom. I called her at work today to tell her the horrible news… the conversation was just silent… we both paused… what a horrible tragedy.
May the Lord be with you Nick, his family, and all others affected by this.
Condolences to the Adenhart family and the Angels organization.
This tragedy really strikes home how quickly everything we take for granted can be taken away.
Condolences from Over the Monster, and Red Sox fans everywhere.
"You know you're having a bad day when the fifth inning rolls around and they drag the warning track." - Mike Flanagan, Baltimore Orioles pitcher, 1992.
That was before the game was cancelled,
But I was under the impression that there were going to be inductions into the Angels Hall of Fame tonight. If they went through with it, there would be a lot of mixed emotions.
Hearing others hearing Hunter
Broke my heart. I started crying. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to tell my daughter that one of her friends has passed. I might have to stop reading these posts.
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
From a Cubs fan...
I was shocked to hear terrible news this morning. I had watched him pitch last night when the MLB Network had some live cut-ins of the game. Just wanted to stop by to express my deepest condolences. The Adenhart family and all of the Angels fans and organization are in my thoughts and prayers.
Espn just ran a segment quoting Torii.
Dude has been and always will be a class act.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
Condolances from an A's fan and Athletics Nation.
Condolances to Nick’s family, friends, those in the Angels organization, and to you Angels fans. all will be in my thoughts and prayers following this tragic loss :`( RIP Nick Adenhart.
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
He's still an angel
Rest in peace, Nick, from your friends in Athletics Nation.
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 9, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Screen grab from the press conference
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by ReggieBullits on Apr 9, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Seeing his uniform just made me break down in tears.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
that's seriously one of the saddest things i've ever seen
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
by howiestheman on Apr 9, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
wow.
just…. i’m speechless.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 9, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Seeing that hit me pretty hard.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 9, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
A's fan here
This is just truly devastating news. Gives you a chilling feeling when know he out there on the field last night, and now he’s gone.
My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and the Angels’ organization.
Rest in peace, Nick.
PRESSER UPDATE
the people participating are on their way… starting soon
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
Another A's Fan
I just wanted to add my condolences to the all the families, HH and the Angels organization. This is a sad day for all of us :)
RIP
I have a feeling this press conference is going to be emotional too.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Damn
didn’t find out until i was in my car driving to work. i’m at work now. its soo hard talking to people. even though i didn’t know him i feel soo sad right now. should i be?i feel soo numb. i hope its a slow day for me. its soo hard to hold back tears.
i can’t believe he’s gone. soo young. my thoughts are with his family and friends. thats all that really matters.
WOW...stunning!
The name Lyman Bostock came to mind immediately…only I was much younger in 1978.
Having just flown back to Seattle yesterday morning after watching the first two games of the series and season…this is crushing! So much anticipation for his career…glad we got to see him pitch well last night! :)
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. -- Al Gallagher
Fuck, this TMZ feed has me in tears at my desk
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#34
i don't even know if i can watch it
it might get too emotional
Cardinals fan here
Like somebody said already, I can’t help but remember Darryl Kile and Josh Hancock today.
Thoughts and prayers are with Adenhart and his family today – as well as his Angels family.
RIP, Nick.
Ok, maybe innapropriate
but that guys hat who just sat down for the conference is…. hilarious.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Ill be there too
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
Red Sox fan here
I would like to extend my condolences to all the families involved, the Angels organization and to all of you, the fans. This is beyond us being rivals when we play eachother, this is a tragedy for all of baseball. This reminds me of when the Yankees came to Fenway right after 911. When the Yankees took the field there was a 10 min standing ovation, it was larger than any game could be, and that is how I feel about this. Such a promising young man and player taken from his family, friends and the baseball community in such a senseless and tragic way. Whenever we play the Angels it is always a great competition between two great teams with so much young talent. Now a big piece of that has been taken forever.
refresh it
i just had to do it too
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
by howiestheman on Apr 9, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Mariner's fan here.
Just wanted to express my condolences to his family, friends, the Angels organization and Angels fans.
As much as I root against you as AL West rivals, I wouldn’t wish this upon anyone.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
White Sox fan here
My heart goes out to all of Nick Adenhart’s family and friends. I remember Adenhart giving the Sox a hard time last year in Spring Training and always wanted him to be a part of the never ending Konerko-Figgins rumors. This is a terrible loss for all of baseball. You never ever want to see such a promising young kid go out like this.
There was an incident a few years ago. The Bulls were killing the Knicks, scrubs were playing out the clock, and the fans were screaming at them to score 100 points for free Big Macs. They took a ton of shots, Knicks took offense and they tried to fight some Bulls players.
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 19, 2009 5:25 PM EST
Guy's got a record for DUI
Of course
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#34
driver was drunk and has an arrest history and his license was suspended
FUCK HIM
FUCK HIM
FUCK!!!!!!!!
HIM!!!!!!!!!
Here's a shock
Driver had a BAC above legal limits, and was driving with a suspended license for past drunk driving.
RIP Nick Adenhart 8-24-86 - 4-9-09
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
Angel Fan for LIFE 1971 - present / UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
Coming over from the LSB board...
to express my condolences to the organization, their fans, and most importantly the family and friends of all 3 young men.
Coming on the heels of the other recent tragedy, this blow must be doubly hard on everyone, and my thoughts and prayers are turned westward.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
http://www.tmz.com/2009/04/09/nick-adenhart-press-conference/
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
by PhiSlamma on Apr 9, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
http://www.tmz.com/2009/04/09/nick-adenhart-press-conference/
http://inplaynoouts.blogspot.com/ - A blog about teams I like, written by me.
#34
by Carl Johnson on Apr 9, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Imagine how he feels right now
Everyone hates him
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
i wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't live through the weekend
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
by howiestheman on Apr 9, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Who gives a shit how HE feels
He killed THREE people. He should be hung, drawn and quartered.
RIP Nick Adenhart 8-24-86 - 4-9-09
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
Angel Fan for LIFE 1971 - present / UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
Too good for him.
I’m not into torture or anything, but this guy needs to die more slowly than a hanging.
Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Apr 9, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
the PD is going to book him on everything they can
good for them.
Andrew Thomas Gallow (sp?) is the name of the murderer
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
Andrew Thomas Gallo*
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
by howiestheman on Apr 9, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
22 Year Old Fuckhead
Andrew Thomas Gallo is the suspect. Riverside resident
RIP Nick Adenhart 8-24-86 - 4-9-09
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
Angel Fan for LIFE 1971 - present / UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
ESPN is now officially the most evil force on the planet
RIP Nick Adenhart, #34
by Higz on Apr 9, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
On behalf of all Cardinals fans
I’d like to give my condolences. The Cardinals have gone through similiar tragic circumstances to this. This is a terrible thing. May God comfort Nick’s family, friends and fans as they go through this time.
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
Baseball Fan Here
Though primarily a Cub Fan. I’d like to add my condolences and extend my sympathies to the friends and family of Nick. A truly horrible and senseless tragedy.
I reject your reality and substitute my own.
by WayneCampbell08 on Apr 9, 2009 10:55 AM PDT reply actions
game cancelled tonite
Gallo : suspended license, previous DUIs and driving drunk
It's a beautiful day for baseball.
I saw Sosh and Reagins walk in
I wonder if they are going to get in on this.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
May 2004 Washington Post Article about Nick
Thought the Angels fans might like to read an old article about Nick. It talks about Nikck being Baseball America’s No. 1 high school prospect in the country, his elbow surgery, his young potential, etc.
“Nick pitched the Little League all-star team to the state tournament as an 11-year-old, was so untouchable as a 12-year-old that a desperate opponent attempted to steal home on a throw back from the catcher, and had registered in the mid-eighties on a radar gun as a 13-year-old.”
Condolences and prayers from Phillies fan
damn, i am so sorry for Nick’s family, friends and the Angels fans & organization.
Just came over from BCB..
My deepest condolences to the Adenhart family, the Angels organization, and all the Angels fans. Which dugout you are in or what team is on your shirt does not matter on a day like today. So sad that someone with such a promising future could be taken in an instant. He was an Angel yesterday, today an angel in Heaven. My thoughts are with all of you.
by southernilcubfan on Apr 9, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions
Fuck you Scott Boras
you are the last goddam person I want to see
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Giants fan, sorry for your loss
I was following his game yesterday. This is unbelievable. Rest in peace, Nick.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Boras has emotions, apparently
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#34
Fcck!
Gallow sould be impaled through a stick then baked for 30 minutes in 475 degrees. After that, 1000000 bullets in the head should do it for him
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
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wow
he’s human?
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Apr 9, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, he's quite human
I know a couple people who have done business with him, and my wife has done some business with his organization and indirectly with him. Everyone we know who knows him portrays a warm, caring person who happens to be incredibly good at his job. Part of his job is to make himself the center of attention in negotiations so that his clients don’t have to be.
Do you know the way to San Jose?
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 9, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
as much as i hate Boras
i really appreciate what he has to say.
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
Even Business Titans are effected by the loss of life.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
RIP Young Master Adenhart. My sincerest condolences to the family.
I currently have no words of my own, therefore I shall sit back down in deference to those more qualified:
If tolling bell I ask the cause.
‘A soul has gone to God,’
I’m answered in a lonesome tone;
Is heaven then so sad?
That bells should joyful ring to tell
A soul had gone to heaven,
Would seem to me the proper way
A good news should be given.
Emily Dickinson
they keep showing footage of Nick on MLB Network
it’s just not fair… he shouldn’t be gone.
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
Just watching the press conference
This is the first time I’ve seen Mike Scioscia look…old. He looks like he aged 5 years in 1 night.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
Scoiscia looks more like a Dad, less like a Coach.
Probably one of the things that I admire the most about him. He is a role model on multiple levels.
Rockin' Out in Section 205...
He is the Don of Angels Baseball
If I had to choose one man to fight beside me in Nam, you know, the guy who has to carry my fat ass back to camp when I get wounded, it would be Sosh.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
CEO of USA Baseball on MLBN
he has some really nice things to say as well
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
Incidentally, for anyone just following along, yes,
the game tonight has been canceled.
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
My prayer for you all...
is that God will guard your hearts with the peace that surpasses all understanding. A tragedy like this cannot be understood. Just know that literally millions of people out here have you Angel fans, the Adenhart family, and the Angels organization in our prayers and thoughts. As the mother of a 22-year-old son, I cannot begin to comprehend how I would cope with such a loss, but I do know that God will help.
cant even believe it...
My thoughts and prayers to his family and the whole angels organization… Coming from a huge Adenhart fan i’m having trouble realizing this really just happened…. un fucking believable.
M's Fan here...
Setting our difference aside to send condolences to the team the family of Nick but also the family of the others in the crash. It was a needless death but he was an Angel in life and one after and let the good Lord watch over him and his family.
You got slurved bitch.
Blue Jays moment of silence, too
i think that makes this hit hard too, but MLB teams everywhere are showing so much class and heart by reaching out and remembering Nick.
thank you, MLB
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered.
A's fan here...
Prayers go out to Angel and baseball fans in general as well as condolences to the Adenhart family and friends. Watching him pitch last night and then hearing of his death this morning has struck a cord in this fans heart. Life is short, cherish the few moments that you have with the people you love and for God sakes call a cab when you’ve had too much to drink.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
I'm an A's fan but also a baseball fan.
This is tragic. I’m so sorry. This has ruined my day and will stay with me for a long time.
Rest in peace, Nick Adenhart.
Take care of yourselves, Angels fans.
As an A’s fan, this youngster scared the shit out of me. #1 and/or #2 prospect for the last couple of years, sick motion, strong, etc… Watching him last night confirmed my suspicion that he was yet another (in a long list of Angels) that could wreak havoc in the division.
Someone upthread mentioned that rooting for baseball seems a bit hollow today. I think I will watch a bit closer as moments like this remind me that life is fleeting and individuals of the caliper of Mr. Adenhart are rare and should be celebrated. Thank you Nick.
Condolences from an M's fan.
This is terrible and I can’t imagine what it must be like for you guys right now, not to mention Nick’s family and friends.
I want you to know that I will be thinking of Nick at Holy Thursday Mass this evening.
May Nick’s soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Cubs fan here
Offering my condolences to Nick’s friends & family, the Angles organization and everyone in the Angles Fanbase. It is always a tragedy when someone that young is taken from you. Especially over the selfish reckless actions of another.
I also believe it is also somewhat the police's fault
According to NBC, Gallo has had his liscence suspended since ’05, but never was arrested for it
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
A profound and unjust tragedy.
The thoughts of all baseball fans are with those who knew Nick Adenhart best. His loved ones and family of course, but also those who watched him play — cheering his triumphs, sharing his struggles, and looking forward to a bright shared future.
As sports fans we all choose sides, but today we are reminded that we choose for the same reasons. We are all with you as you honor the memory of your own.
-- Aidan Sonoda
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart
In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas.
The shock is now turning to anger for me
This mother f’er Gallo…f him…what a selfish waste of carbon based life. This should be a slam dunk 2nd degree murder charge because of his priors…and 15 years to life in prison.
Hope he rots for the rest of his life.
should be
15 yrs – life PER count of 2nd degree murder..
time to let the young guys show the world why we kept them!
Iv always written down my thoughts and today i share
First id like to add condolences to the friends, family, teammates or anyone esle this tragedy has effected. Im absolutely amazed on how many real people are posting on this site. its special to see people so respectful towards eachother sadly it takes tragedy. I was fortunetly lucky enough to meet Nick as a fan during spring training. im one year older than him he honeslty seemed more mature than i was. he was focused at he was doing and loved what he was doing. Nick signed an autograph and chatted and he was real. i didnt hear an ego, feel like i was talking to future baseball superstar i was talking to someone human,who joke around with the females flirting with him, making a some little kids day by giving him a ball. One thing to note about his character was that he wasnt the driver, i mean how many moron atheletes these days drive drunk. its quite sad. I pray that Nick is on that mound watching over his teammates giving his some sort of guidance or motivation. they say things happen for a reason whether we agree with them or not. i believe this Angel family will grow closer and not crumble.
Lighting up the Halo will have a whole new meaning this year.
as selfish as this sounds im just a lot pissed that im going to miss Nicks start against the Sox.
Is anyone down for a vigil at the big A tonite even though the game is canceled.
MLB.com has live audio coverage torrii huntur is currently on the phone discussing his memories and reflecting
Texas Rangers Tribute To Nick
The Rangers Game Broadcast just had a tribute to Nick in the 2nd inning
There are just
No words for this senseless tragedy. My prayers go our to the Adenhart family and all who knew and loved Nick.
Another A's Fan Here
My deepest condolences to Nick and the others’ and their family. We are one big baseball family in California and throughout the World. He pitched a great game last night. My heart goes out to the Angels organization and fans.
Take care.
"My team is elephants and voted Donkey for President"
by What Would Rickey Do on Apr 9, 2009 11:50 AM PDT reply actions
Giants fan here
Wish to extend my condolences to Nick’s family, his teammates and the Angels fanbase.
This is a very tragic story and I hope this will remind people to not drink and drive. Not only are you putting yourself at risk, but everyone else they share the road with.
Blessings.
Adopted groomer for Mark Gardner's Mullet / Adopted brother of the AnVil
There's no making sense of this.
My words are lacking, but my heartfelt condolences go out to the families and others close to Nick and the others killed in the accident.
Nick, you were a special guy. I’m going to miss cheering for you from afar.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
Cubs' fan here from BleedCubbieBlue
Listened to this kid on the radio last night against the A’s. I think it’s neat that his last major league game was a gem of a six inning shutout. I’m sorry about your loss. Stay strong Halos.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Dbacks fan here
I’m saddened by such a tragic loss – for the Angels, for the sport, for his family and for the families of the other victims that were struck down too soon. It seems like Nick had a bright future ahead of him all baseball fans will miss watching the career he never had a chance to have.
If complete and utter chaos was lightning, he'd be the sort to stand on a hilltop in a thunderstorm wearing wet copper armour and shouting 'All gods are bastards'.
Phillies' fan here
Such a shocking and senseless loss of life. My prayers go out to his family, friends and the entire Angels’ organization and fanbase.
From the LSB community
All of our prayers and hearts go out to Nicks family and friends along to the fans and his teammates.
Tracy
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
Do we know
her relationship to him? I know when he was here with the Bees he always had a really cute girlfriend that had been with him for awhile.
But that article says it was a So-Cal girl, so maybe it wasn’t her.
I'm not superstitious, but I'm a little stitious.
by lightupthehalo on Apr 9, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Reds fan from Red Reporter here...
So terrible. The guy had so much potential… He was only 5 years older than me… and now he’s gone. It’s so sad to see how quickly tragedy can strike and to see how fragile life is.
My prayers go out to him, his family, the Angels, the fans, the whole world of baseball.
Also go out to the families and friends of the other victims.
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
Make a Difference
Although I never met Nick, I can’t help feeling like I’ve lost a close friend. I mourn him and pray for his family. I can’t begin to imagine the profound sense of anguish I’m sure those close to him are feeling. As a parent, one of my greatest fears is to experience the loss of a child. I literally ache for his mother and father. However, my sadness is rapidly evolving to frustration and anger over the senseless loss of yet another promising young life to drunk driver.
We mourn his death today, and we must always celebrate his life going forward. Nick touched so many people during his short time on earth, likely more than he ever knew. His legacy will endure because of the difference he made in the lives of others.
If there is to be anything positive from this tragedy it will be up to us to make it happen. Too many young people die and/or are maimed every day at the hands of a drunk driver. The person who killed Nick and the others was a repeat drunk driving offender operating the vehicle on a suspended license. It has to stop right here and right now. We can make a difference. Support "Mothers Against Drunk Driving" (MADD), support educational outreach to our youth so they understand the impact of alcohol on their actions, support judicial and legislative actions to toughen all forms of drunk driving laws, and ensure those who violate the statutes are prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Do it for Nick – and those other young people who died today…and will die today due to drunk drivers. How many more senseless tragedies will it take?
I am thankful that...
…I got to see that filthy curveball last night
…I got to see that filthy change up last night
…I got to see that effortless pitching motion last night
RIP Nick!
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. -- Al Gallagher
can't think now
when i first heard it that he died i was crying bady and i’m still am i can’t feel the pain that his family is going right now or the angels pain but the pain i can’t get it that he gone at a young age he have a whole life to live but that f@@@ing drunk driver have to run the red light to end his life and i watch his very last game he pitch RIP Nick to bad he was a very good pitcher for the angel
JOE ANDERSON
I was at the game last night...
and to think Nick is now gone is honestly too much to Handle. Recently a USC student was also killed in a hit and run coming back from Fraternity Row (where I currently live), so now that this has happened once to my Trojan family and now my Angel family its just too much.
To the Adenhart’s: I love you and hope you will find solitude and comfort in the loving arms of the Angels Players, Organization and Fans. #34 will never be the same because of Nick
To The Greatest Fans in the World: We are all bleeding and all I can say is, find solice in each other and the cathedral that is Angels Stadium. Together we can mourn and remember Nick.
With Much Love,
TrojanAngelFan
I am calling all you Angels!!!
Fight On Trojans!
M's fan here. I don't have much I can add...
Except I thought I would share this Calvin and Hobbes strip with you. It helps me make a little more sense of things like this.
by Decatur on Apr 9, 2009 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Another Mariners fan here
My god, this just transcends everything to do with baseball. On a human level, I’m so sorry that a young man just one year older than me had his life snuffed out in a completely random accident by some dumbass coward. May he live with this in the back of his mind all his life.
Even though the Angels are probably my least favorite team in the entire AL (hey, gotta keep rivalries alive, no matter not uneven they are, lol), this really puts everything in perspective.
I can’t stop thinking about his family, and the families of the other two (who are they??). This is terrible.
Words Fail Me Right Now
I am sorry for you loss. He was a true talent. My thoughts go out to his family, friends, and fans.
- A Braves Fan In NorCal
best defensive shortstop in baseball hahahahahahahahahah (omar visquel)
When I woke up
I had a bunch of missed calls and texts all saying things like “Sad to hear about Adenhart” and my mind went to the worst thing possible and I didn’t want to think it could be true. HH was the first place I came and it is just so sad to hear after the bright future this kid showed he had last night. Tragic.
So sorry Angels fans.
I’m an A’s fan, and I feel we have all been robbed by a senseless act of stupidity. I wish beyond measure that I still had the opportunity to hassle Nick at a game, or feel absolute dejection when he mowed down my beloved A’s as he did last night. Sadly, through no fault of his own, he encountered one jam to many.
One of the most poignant things I have ever read, his father sitting and staring at his locker. I have a son, and I’m sitting here typing this and doing a poor job of holding back tears.
God speed Nick. May your loved ones find shelter beneath His wings till you meet again.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Even now, all I can think of is
“But… he MADE it. Six shutout innings at 22 years old. He’d gotten to the top. This was gonna be his year.”
And I can’t stop crying.
~Till the Halo burns out...
hearing that his father is sitting in his locker and staring
its such a horrible tragedy!
than listening to am830 going to comercial break with “calling all you angels” playing in the back ground…. i cant keep the tears from falling…. that song used to get me every time the angels played it last season with our hi-lights. now that song has a new meaning to me!
There is an "Angel in the outfield" and his name is GA! ps. he is lazy but not a bum GO HALOS!
Once Again
I’m old enough to remember Lyman Bostock, Dick Wantz, Mike Miley, Minnie Rojas, Chico Ruiz…sometimes I think this franchise is just snakebit. Of course, like everyone else, I’m devastated, but I’m also angry. Yet another fatal hit-and-run…what’s wrong with people nowadays?
My condolences to the Angels organization and Nick’s family.
Speechless...
Thank You to everyone who took their time to offer their condolences and to the other SB blogs who who were classy enough to post the news on their site.
We'll DO IT LIVE!!!!!
Mariners fan here from LL
Just want to say I’m sorry to everyone here for your loss. Obviously our blogs have a lot of fun hating on each other. We are usually happy to hear of LAA injuries/suspensions etc, but none of us would ever hope for this. No matter how much we hate each other, baseball is just a game, this is a life, and we are all very sorry to hear of this tragedy.
My condolences to everyone, this is a sad day for baseball.
Formerly Mariners124M... Username was sorta bland, so I'm changin it up
Giants fan
Although it doesn’t really matter who any of us root for. This is a tragedy which any baseball fan or any human for that matter should feel sympathy for the victims and anger towards the drunk driver. Condolences to all Angel’s fans and the Adenhart family.
RIP 34 A True Angel.
Dropping in from Red Reporter
What a shame, sometimes the world is just plain senseless. My condolences to his family, both blood and baseball.
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
I've been trying to make sense of this for two hours
and I can’t – it’s too tragic. I just hope that someone else’s life is saved tonight, or tomorrow night, or in two months because some would-be drunk driver thinks twice before turning the key when they shouldn’t. Because otherwise, I can’t make any sense at all of this.
My thoughts go out to Nick’s family and friends. He was a great talent, and this was just too soon.
As an Oriole fan
I was hoping that our GM would acquire a hometown guy like Adenhart, but my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
Another Rangers fan
Just got home from work and saw the news on ESPN. What a punch in the gut.
Most of us here on SBN follow our respective teams pretty intensely, and we know all about the top prospects. In the process we get to know a little about other teams’ young prospects as well. I’ve been hearing about Adenhart for a few years now, and was really looking forward to seeing him pitch against the Rangers a few times a year at the Ballpark. What awful, awful news. Condolences to his family and friends, and to Angels fans as well.
You know, I've been wondering why this felt so familiar to me...
Does anyone remember the Padres pitching prospect Gerik Baxter…? He was my next door neighbor growing up…he was a top pitching prospect, averaging about 10 K’s per 9, coming up the ladder at the same time as Peavy…then in the summer of 2001, I was on vacation and we saw on the news that he had been killed in a car accident, not becasue of alcohol but because they weren’t wearing seat belts…Nick was obviously more of a victim, as Gerik should’ve worn his seat belt…but still…it’s not fun to have something trigger a memory like that…
Because Gerik is still in my thoughts, Nick will be staying there too.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
Goodbye Nick
You were one of our young bright shining stars. Baseball will be less fun and less interesting without you around.
My condolences to all.
Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.
This really puts things in perspective
Tomorrow, I’ll be a Mariners fan and you’ll all be Angels fans, but today, we’re all mourning together.
"The dark secret of LL is that it only exists so I can one day moderate Graham" ---Robert
by .Taylor on Apr 9, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions
Condolences from a Cub fan
I never had the pleasure of seeing him pitch, but I know he was one of your rising stars. Condolences to his family and the Angel’s family.
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
RIP Nick
I can’t imagine how devastating this must be for his family and his teammates. It’s a sad day for baseball.
Hello Win Column - no two-tone helmets have been included in our redesign.
Stunning and disheartening
My thoughts go out to the families and the entire Angels community. Nick will certainly be missed by everyone in the baseball community.
R.I.P Nick Adenhart
Prayers and condolences
Just woke up to this news here in Korea. My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends during this horrible tragedy.
I speak for all Giants fans
We are all deeply sorry and sad for the Adenhart family and baseball fans every where. Rest in peace Nick.
My deepest Condolences
To The family, friends, and fans of Adenhart!!
I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!
Listening to boras and hunter talk about him made me get all teary-eyed. Especially seeing boras so emotional with adenhart’s jersey draped in front of him. I’m a giants fan, but some things are just bigger than the sport. From everything I’ve heard, Nick seemed like a great guy…so young. To everyone who died in the accident, rest in peace.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
The more today goes on..
the more i’m really struggling with this. It’s just so….senseless.
Last night Nick showed lots of grit. He was getting better with each inning, until by the 6th he was really showing the fans something special. I went to bed thinking it was such a shame that the bully didn’t keep up their end of the deal for him.
I also was thinking that Nick would be doing that alot more for the club over the years.
And now this. It’s despairing.
This is just a horrible, horrible day.
God bless you Nick. You will always be in our hearts.
From Bleed Cubbie Blue...
I want to send my condolences to Nick Adenhart’s family, teammates and the entire Angels organization.
I hope justice will be served for the man who made the most tragic decision of his life.
I just don’t get it…….
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
nbc channel 4
is doing a report on Nick right now
There is an "Angel in the outfield" and his name is GA! ps. he is lazy but not a bum GO HALOS!
I have been running around the County all day long, doing my job, meeting lots of people.
Everybody is in disbelief.
And I understand.
I keep coming back here and, defying all logic and intellect, I keep hoping that these threads and these comments are not going to be here, that it did not really happen, that this is not real, and that a very fine young man form a very fine family with a very bright future is still among us and having a great day.
It is just not right. It is wrong. And right now reality is too confusing.
...one of those times when logic and intellect simply fail.
Trying to find a measure of sense in the senseless…
Stunned…just…stunned.
I wish it was a bad dream
every time they show that jersey on the table, the fans crying at the stadium, Boras breaking down…it just can’t be REAL!
RIP Nick
Mariners fan here
What happened to him was horrible. I just want to let you guys know that my condolences are out to you guys and I’m glad the guy who killed him was arrested.
Condolences from a Cardinals fan
I’m Korean and a Cards fan. I didn’t have enough confidence in my English so I’ve been only lurking around for more than a year, never posting…
However, this horrible, horrible news finally took me out of my cave.
Rest in peace, Nick.
My thoughts are with his family, the families of other people killed, the Angels orginazation and fans.
Cardinals fan from Korea
Kansahmnida for your post in very good English. We Angel fans appreciate the comments from everyone.
RIP Nick Adenhart - Angel fans will never forget you!
by Downing Rules on Apr 10, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Really Sad Day
This is such a terrible story. This kid looked like he had it all going for him. Most importantly…more than his talent…he just seemed like a really good guy. The story about him telling his father not to miss the game because something special was going to happen just about tears your heart out. I’m not an Angel fan, but I lived in Orange County for 15 years and have attended hundreds of Angel games. Because I am a baseball fan first and foremost. But I know how passionate Angel fans are. And I know a lot of you are hurting over this loss. It’s a big loss. It’s going to take time to get over it. But believe me, in time you will. I still shed a tear every August 2 when I remember our Captain, Thurman Munson. When he died so tragically, we Yankee fans thought we could never recover. But we did. Why? Because we had to.
So will you.
I’m very sorry for your loss.
RIP Nick Adenhart
As a Mariners fan, I may loathe the Angels on the field, but no man on any team warrants this sort of tragic death. One silver lining to take from this is that at least Nick Adenhart’s baseball career ended, however suddenly, on a high note. May Andrew Gallo face the proverbial gallows for driving drunk with a suspended license and then having the gall to flee the scene after the accident. How sad that a promising young man’s life ended because of this. Throw the book at Mr. Gallo.
RIP Nick Adenhart.
Giants fan here
My condolences to the Adenhart family, the Angels organization, and Angels fans. Truly a senseless tragedy
Barry Zito: so-so command of the changeball
I’m in Fresno tonight covering the Grizzlies’ season opener and they observed a moment of silence for Nick Adenhart. It was a very nice gesture.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 9, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
Sorry Angels fans!!!!!
I’m a Cubs fan first and foremost but we’re all baseball fans, and as a fan of the game, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and fans of Nick. All the best!
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"
I cant stop crying today
I met Nick in 2005 when he played for the rookie club Provo Angels. We talked for a few minutes, about pitching, setting up batters, thinking 2 or 3 pitches ahead. I KNEW then he was going to be a great one. Not a good one, a GREAT one. And last night, he was a GREAT one. I wasn’t able to watch the game, but followed it on Yahoo gamechannel.
I saw Adenhart grow before my eyes. in the first two innings, I saw him throwing 1st pitch balls to batters. By the 5th inning, he was throwing 1st pitch strikes. huge strides in just one game.
Nick became GREAT in the span of 6 innings.
I had become a fan of Nick from the time I found out about his TJ surgery. Like the rest of America, I love an underdog.
From the time I met Nick, I had a renewed interest in his career. Less than a week after I talked to him, he pitched the Provo Angels to the league championship.
I followed his career to Cedar Rapids, and then Rancho Cucamonga, back east to Arkansas, and then to Salt Lake. I felt keenly his disappointment in his ML debut last May, and was so excited to see him make the opening day roster. I was looking forward to him making a significant contribution. Though many on this website doubted the Angels ability to compete due to the injuries to the SP, I had no doubts Adenhart would excel. With that offense behind him, and his electric stuff, I knew he would be fine. Indeed, he was GREAT.
I’ve been in tears all day. My favorite player is gone. My favorite player is gone, just when he first reached GREAT.
Nick signed 3 baseball cards for me, on that August evening in 2005.
Funny how baseball makes us all little boys again.
Today, I looked at those cards, and all I can ask is Why? What might have been?
3 lives have been lost today. Yet I also mourn a 4th life lost. Mr. Gallo’s life has ended, as well. That he could not learn, that our legal system could not help him learn from his mistakes, is also a tragedy. It will be a hard burden for him to bear what he has done. God forgives. I hope he seeks that forgiveness, and rises from the ashes he has made of his life.
But most of all, I hope the Adenhart family can go forward knowing his name rests forever in our hearts. I hope they carry the pride of the Halo Nation with them always. I hope God provides that comfort only He can give.
God bless, Nick. God bless your family and all those who have been affected.
Dry our tears, and warm our hearts with your memory. We who never knew you, yet know you so well, will never forget.
I woke up to 5 text messages
telling me about this tragic event. These text messages were from non-baseball friends or non-Angels fans. I then came here to see what was really going on.
As I read all the comments that have been posted, it has brought tears to my eyes because of all the things said and has given me a little more faith in other teams fans and people in general.
My thoughts & prayers are with the Adenhart & the other 3 victims immediate & extended families.
I won’t say I hope this guy dies a horrible painful death, I personally hope he lives for a long time & sees the faces of those whose lives he took so unnecessarily every time he closes his eyes sober or drunk.
Condolences From M's Fan
This transcends baseball and rivalries. Best wishes to the Adenhart family, friends, and the Angel org.
Also to the fans. Every day and breath is a gift. Best wishes to all of you. I lost a friend years ago from a red light runner. It’s a pet peeve – hate that. Hope justice is served in some way somehow.
-R
Sincere sympathy from a Padres fan
Thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by this loss.
The more I read about this tragedy, the more sadness I feel.
I am stunned into grasping for words.
Peace of mind to all of Nick’s family, friends and fans, also to the friends and families of the other people killed in this senseless crash.
A sweet, young life snuffed out just when he reached his goal.
Heaven has a new angel on its team.
RIP Nick Adenhart. Young man, you will be missed.
Chicks Dig a Low ERA Bullpen.
As a Mariner fan, this is terrible
I normally don’t care much or at all for the Angel players and fans, but this is the kind of tragic event that makes one ignore the logo on the jersey. When it comes down to it, a human life is much more important than a rivalry, especially a 22 year old human life.
RIP Nick Adenhart. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
me so cool
Cardinals fan here
Wanted to express my thoughts and condolences here. May Nick Adenhart rest in peace; he will be remembered as a man full of seemingly endless potential.
I wish the best upon you all. Wanted you to know that here today in St. Louis I about cried like a baby at work today from hearing the news.
Much love.
So sorry for the loss of Nick
May God bring His comfort to his family, friends, teammates, and fans… We will miss you Nick!!!!
Show 'em your a panther... Show 'em what you can do....
by stuck in Romania on Apr 10, 2009 12:23 AM PDT reply actions
My condolences
As a longtime Padres fan, I’m putting down the hate and turning that passion into condolences for the Adenhart family and the Angels organization.
Such a tragedy….
Another Cubs fan here...
Words seem useless at a time like this. I saw Adenhart pitch in a game against the Cubs in spring training a couple of weeks ago. What potential. This is just so tragic. My thoughts and prayers go to all of Nick’s family, friends, teammates and fans.
"I'm a Cubs fan. I'm very, very patient." -- from a Shoe cartoon.
by No Southern Belle on Apr 10, 2009 12:08 PM PDT reply actions
Another Cubs fan...
- like this makes you remember that baseball is only a game. Nobody should die at 22.
RIP
RIP Nick Adenhart
Just wanted to let you all know that the state on Minnesota and the Minnesota Twins fans all have you in our prayers.
Peace and Love
…and win it all for Nick this year.
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