I find it weird that I'm personalizing this so much.  It's not like I know him personally, but I guess after following the team so closely for the last 17+ years, it's hard not to.

Something like this makes all that other stuff not seem so important anymore...

He told police that his emergency lights were on, and that he honked his horn when he saw the Explorer approaching in his rear view mirror, but that the Exploer didn't slow down or swerve to avoid the collision.

At the time of the accident, the tow truck driver was assisting a motorist from an earlier accident.

RIP Josh.

My heartfelt thoughts and condolences to all who have been affected by this tragic accident. In times like this, we aren't rivals, we all stand together as baseball fans and as human beings.

 -- Al from Bleed Cubbie Blue

This is just horrible. I will be praying for the Hancocks and all of the Cardinals family.

It is an unfortunate tragedy that is incredibly sobering. It reminds us of what is truly important in life and gives us perspective. The team's struggles are insignificant in comparison.

Make sure that those who are close to you know how you feel about them.

Nope, it was Josh Hancock. Unreal.

DK's got someone to play catch with tonight. I hate these moments.

I'm not one for prayers and such, but my thoughts are certainly with Josh's family and with the Cardinals.

Rest in peace.

MLB did right to postpone tonight's game. ESPN can put something else on it's air...

Prayers for all concerned; including the members of Cardinal Nation who are in shock right now (including me!)

This is terrible, RIP Josh.

I can't believe that Izzy, Tony, Dunc, and the rest have to do this again.  

On another note, thanks to all the Cub fans who've come to express their thoughts and prayers.  People talk about which rivalry is the best in baseball -- I'm not sure if any Red Sox or Yankees fans would do what the Cubs fans have done if they had to deal with this sort of tragedy.  That's what makes this rivalry the best.  The Cubs and, in particular, Joe Girardi have never been forgotten by Cards fans for that June day 5 years ago.

RIP, Josh Hancock.  You have been a tremendous competitor and a stand-up Cardinal.  You will be missed.

It's amazing how hard a death on the team can hit you. It almost feels like family. I guess that's Cardinals baseball for you.

Josh, you will be missed.

You watch these games, see these guys almost everynight for 6 months and while you know it's silly to feel some sort of 'bond' towards them since they'll never know you and you'll never know them personally, something like this still hurts like someone you were close to is gone.

RIP

Hancock was born in Cleveland, Miss., and attended high school in Birmingham, Ala., before attending Auburn University.

I had no idea Josh was a Tiger.  I graduate from Auburn in 11 days, so I've lost a member of both the Cardinals' family and the Auburn family.  Unbelievable...just...unbelievable.

Once again, RIP Josh, and War Eagle.

Kind of puts everything in perspective, doesn't it?

My thoughts are with Josh's family, friends, and teammates right now.

A shining example of what it means to be a Cardinal.

He will be missed.

RIP Josh

I pray for his family and his Cardinal family.

Josh was one of our Band Of Brothers from last year, and will be immortalized as such.

i am proud to be a cards fan, but today, we are just baseball fans, and have had a loss, i really want to thank the cub and red fans who have come here to express their condolences