Adenhart's death affects MLB

Players and staff around the major leagues remembered Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart on Thursday, with some teams holding moments of silence in his memory before their games.

"Here today, gone tomorrow, you never know," Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "That's why you've got to enjoy today. That's sad."

The 22-year-old rookie was among three people who died early Thursday after their car was struck by a motorist who ran a red light. Adenhart had made his season debut a few hours earlier in a loss to Oakland. It was just the fourth start and appearance of his major league career.

"A young man realizes his dream of making the big leagues, pitches six shutout innings, drives home and he's gone," New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "Your heart goes out to that young man and his family. It makes you realize how precious life is. You have to be happy to wake up every day."

Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley had watched Wednesday's Athletics-Angels game on television.

"It really puts things in perspective," he said. "Don't take anything for granted, No. 1. Appreciate what you have."

The Angels' game against Oakland on Thursday night was postponed after commissioner Bud Selig conferred with Los Angeles owner Arte Moreno.

"Nick was just 22 years of age, with a wonderful life and career ahead of him," Selig said in a statement.

"The first thing you think about is his parents, his family," Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge said. "It shouldn't take a great deal to have perspective in this game, but when something like that happens, it brings you back down to earth."