Nick Adenhart (8/24/1986 - 4/9/2009) RIP

[bricewaynebisel]

My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. I cannot imagine what they're going through............

 

[FortyFour]

I first heard the new many hours ago but am I the only one who is still finding this hard to even think about.

 

[THREADKILLER-crohrer]

I first heard the new many hours ago but am I the only one who is still finding this hard to even think about.

No. I found out this morning from a mutual friend that graduated with him. her dad woke her up to tell her the bad news and then she called me. I was sick to my stomach all day. Too many young people dying!!!

 

[Hallsgator]

I was going to write something extremely negative and condemning of the murderer Gallo.

But, I thought I'd just say that this has hit me a little harder than I expected. It has been on my mind all day and it simply breaks my heart. I'm not sure if its because I'm a new father or what the deal is...I'm just emotional.

I don't own a single card of his, didn't follow his career, and didn't even know he made the Angels rotation. But, last night, I was rocking my son and I noticed Adenhart's name on ESPN's bottom line and I just remember being happy for the little guy that was pictured in his shirt and tie for his Elite RC.

Next thing I know he is gone...it is senseless and I hate that stuff like this happens.

Same here. Ever since I heard the news this morning, I couldn't stop thinking about it.

Memorial at Angel Stadium

 

[jrtowles46]

rip

 

[FortyFour]

I first heard the new many hours ago but am I the only one who is still finding this hard to even think about.

No. I found out this morning from a mutual friend that graduated with him. her dad woke her up to tell her the bad news and then she called me. I was sick to my stomach all day. Too many young people dying!!!

You were the first person I thought about when I saw the thread.

 

[Incline Investments]

I have a suggestion for anyone wondering what to do with his cards.

Sell them now, while they are at their peak, BUT give the money to a charity of some kind.

It will give his death some meaning, especially if many people do this.

It's better than waiting until the cards sell for nothing.

 

[Adamsince1981]

Hallsgator,

Thanks for the nice pics...although they make me even more sad.

 

[Hallsgator]

Hallsgator,

Thanks for the nice pics...although they make me even more sad.

Me too...I found them on the RIP Nick Adenhart Facebook group.

This just like a bad dream. It's almost unbelievable, but I guess that's because we usually think of athletes as being invincible. So when something like this happens, it's devastating.

 

[Halonut]

I have a suggestion for anyone wondering what to do with his cards.

Sell them now, while they are at their peak, BUT give the money to a charity of some kind.

It will give his death some meaning, especially if many people do this.

It's better than waiting until the cards sell for nothing.

that's what i am trying to do but ebay pulled my listings because i stated that the proceeds would be going to charity :evil:

 

[mredsox89]

I have a suggestion for anyone wondering what to do with his cards.

Sell them now, while they are at their peak, BUT give the money to a charity of some kind.

It will give his death some meaning, especially if many people do this.

It's better than waiting until the cards sell for nothing.

that's what i am trying to do but ebay pulled my listings because i stated that the proceeds would be going to charity :evil:

Can't you set it up so half the payment automatically goes to a charity? I always see some sort of charity option when i sell things.

 

[jdfoxtrot79]

I have a suggestion for anyone wondering what to do with his cards.

Sell them now, while they are at their peak, BUT give the money to a charity of some kind.

It will give his death some meaning, especially if many people do this.

It's better than waiting until the cards sell for nothing.

that's what i am trying to do but ebay pulled my listings because i stated that the proceeds would be going to charity :evil:

Can't you set it up so half the payment automatically goes to a charity? I always see some sort of charity option when i sell things.

Yah but how do you REALLY know its going to Charity?

At least with me, I can control it this way and make sure it gets there. =]

 

[Halonut]

I have a suggestion for anyone wondering what to do with his cards.

Sell them now, while they are at their peak, BUT give the money to a charity of some kind.

It will give his death some meaning, especially if many people do this.

It's better than waiting until the cards sell for nothing.

that's what i am trying to do but ebay pulled my listings because i stated that the proceeds would be going to charity :evil:

Can't you set it up so half the payment automatically goes to a charity? I always see some sort of charity option when i sell things.

yes but it's a big ordeal and you have to sign up through another site. i am just selling them as is, w/out listing the charity. regardless of what they sell for all of the proceeds minus fees and what i have invested into them will go to charity...preferably a memorial fund of some sort

 

[jdfoxtrot79]

I have a suggestion for anyone wondering what to do with his cards.

Sell them now, while they are at their peak, BUT give the money to a charity of some kind.

It will give his death some meaning, especially if many people do this.

It's better than waiting until the cards sell for nothing.

that's what i am trying to do but ebay pulled my listings because i stated that the proceeds would be going to charity :evil:

Can't you set it up so half the payment automatically goes to a charity? I always see some sort of charity option when i sell things.

yes but it's a big ordeal and you have to sign up through another site. i am just selling them as is, w/out listing the charity. regardless of what they sell for all of the proceeds minus fees and what i have invested into them will go to charity...preferably a memorial fund of some sort

is there a MF for nick?

 

[Halonut]

I have a suggestion for anyone wondering what to do with his cards.

Sell them now, while they are at their peak, BUT give the money to a charity of some kind.

It will give his death some meaning, especially if many people do this.

It's better than waiting until the cards sell for nothing.

that's what i am trying to do but ebay pulled my listings because i stated that the proceeds would be going to charity :evil:

Can't you set it up so half the payment automatically goes to a charity? I always see some sort of charity option when i sell things.

yes but it's a big ordeal and you have to sign up through another site. i am just selling them as is, w/out listing the charity. regardless of what they sell for all of the proceeds minus fees and what i have invested into them will go to charity...preferably a memorial fund of some sort

is there a MF for nick?

i am hoping to see one pop up. stay tuned to futureangels.com, i am sure stephen will do something

 

[mredsox89]

I have a suggestion for anyone wondering what to do with his cards.

Sell them now, while they are at their peak, BUT give the money to a charity of some kind.

It will give his death some meaning, especially if many people do this.

It's better than waiting until the cards sell for nothing.

that's what i am trying to do but ebay pulled my listings because i stated that the proceeds would be going to charity :evil:

Can't you set it up so half the payment automatically goes to a charity? I always see some sort of charity option when i sell things.

Yah but how do you REALLY know its going to Charity?

At least with me, I can control it this way and make sure it gets there. =]

Im with ya on that one. I had never really looked at it and wasn't even sure if that was really what it was for.

 

[Big Mac McGwire]

i found out while i was at the gym this morning watching the yankee game. It showed a clip. And the first thing i thought of was FCB and prospecting threads with this guys name in them. It was a shock because i realized i watched this kid pitch the night before when he was blanking my A's. It is very sad. Just a tragedy. My prayers go out to his family.

 

[Pine Tar]

I know what you mean I have a buch of hos stuff
I posted some of it over here
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=39138&p=509202#p509202

 

[JackLondon]

Hi all,

I heard about this at work today. Such a sad story. Best wishes and prayers go out to his family, friends, and teammates.

 

[CISCOKID23]

RIP