National's Wilson Ramos kidnapped

[Kruza]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

I heard this on the radio this morning. This is saddening. I do wonder if there is an ulterior motive to specifically kidnapping a professional baseball player (a fine ransom and letting them loose is always better than some other alternatives), or if this was just a random act of criminality.

Sadly, I honestly believe kidnapping acts committed in Venezuela are done solely for the money.

I remember hearing of the kidnapping of a family member of Ugueth Urbina shortly after the Tigers traded Urbina to the Phillies for Placido Polanco a few years back. Sad stuff indeed.

Kruza

[VanCitySportsGuy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

Did Torrealba ever get his son back? I heard this on the radio this morning. This is saddening. I do wonder if there is an ulterior motive to specifically kidnapping a professional baseball player (a fine ransom and letting them loose is always better than some other alternatives), or if this was just a random act of criminality.

Yeah he paid a ransom so his son was released.

The kidnappings are just strictly for financial reasons. MLB players are big targets since they're among the richest people in the Country.

[daflyboys]

You make millions. Move yourself and everyone else that you can. Become a citizen. There's plenty of room and a far less chance to be kidnapped.

[matt8204]

Quote: Originally Posted by daflyboys

You make millions. Move yourself and everyone else that you can. Become a citizen. There's plenty of room and a far less chance to be kidnapped.

I was thinking the same thing when I heard about this. If I was fortunate enough to make it out of such an unstable, dangerous country (compared to the US), I'd never want to go back.

[Kobalt]

Quote:

VZ Information Minister tweets Ramos has been found safely by authorities at mountains at Carabobo state

http://twitter.com/#!/rafaelrojasc/s...87031545487360

Thank goodness.

[l3ulvl]

Just saw that ^^ announced on espn that he was found alive and safe.

Great news

[Wasabi808]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kobalt

http://twitter.com/#!/rafaelrojasc/status/135187031545487360 Thank goodness.

Awesome news!

[hitstreak13]

Man that is fantastic news!! In the scope of things, baseball truly becomes secondary. Im just super happy he is safe and sound. God bless him and his family.