Slightly OT: Henry Blanco's brother kidnapped and murdered

by Chanman25 on Dec 2, 2008 3:33 PM CST

Horrific news concerning the Blanco family has been released today. Apparently the brother of Henry Blanco, Carlos, was kidnapped and shot to death. He was held for ransom for 200 million Bolivares (can someone convert that to the dollar please!) and apparently Henry was trying to negotiate with the kidnappers. The full article is here: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081202&content_id=3698518&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb

Devistating news of course for Henry. And going a little bit off the topic of this article, do you think he is going to resign with us?

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Sad. Thoughts with Hank White and the White family. Didn’t this happen to another major leaguer not too long ago?

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by Fukudometer on Dec 2, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions

Sort of....

… Miguel Tejada’s brother died in an auto accident last January.

by EJThunder on Dec 2, 2008 3:41 PM CST up reply actions

Yes, I remember.

I believe it was Ugueth Urbina’s mother who was kidnapped and rescued in Venezuela when he was with pitching for Tigers.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Dec 2, 2008 3:48 PM CST up reply actions

What a downward spiral he took.

Locked up in a prison in Venezuela right now, if Im not mistaken.

by EJThunder on Dec 2, 2008 3:49 PM CST up reply actions

Yes, I believe you're correct.

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by cowsarecool220 on Dec 2, 2008 3:50 PM CST up reply actions

Here is some info on it

On November 7, 2005, Urbina was arrested by Venezuelan authorities on a charge of attempted murder for an incident that occurred a few weeks earlier, on October 16.1 Urbina allegedly attacked five farm workers on his property whom he had accused of stealing a gun, and tried to injure them both with a machete and by attempting to pour gasoline on them. On March 28, 2007, Urbina was convicted of attempted murder.2 Additional charges included illegal deprivation of liberty and violating a prohibition against taking justice into his own hands. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison.2

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by 1060 W Addison on Dec 3, 2008 1:46 PM CST up reply actions

Crikey. Talk about a temper.

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by daver on Dec 4, 2008 10:25 AM CST up reply actions

didn't he put them in a barn and attempt to light the barn on fire?

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by Chanman25 on Dec 4, 2008 11:19 AM CST up reply actions

A reliever trying to light a fire, talk about your poetic justice!

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by willie mays hayes' gloves on Dec 4, 2008 11:26 AM CST up reply actions

Yeah, they're supposed to PUT OUT fires.

And I’m tempted to try and make a joke about a guy with a machete being a “guess-hitting hack,” but that would be inappropriate.

by daver on Dec 4, 2008 11:35 AM CST up reply actions

…and violating a prohibition against taking justice into his own hands.

Who does he think he is, Frank Castle?

Shameless self promotion!

by znohitter on Dec 4, 2008 11:27 AM CST up reply actions

White Castle??

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by Chanman25 on Dec 4, 2008 11:29 AM CST up reply actions

200 million Bolivares

equal to $93,000 USD

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by Fukudometer on Dec 2, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions

Not off topic at all, my friend...

This is absolutely ridiculous. What is the matter with some people in this world?

Condolences go out to Blanco’s family.

This may affect his decision on whether or not to continue laying baseball.

by EJThunder on Dec 2, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions

*playing

by EJThunder on Dec 2, 2008 3:37 PM CST up reply actions

meh I put that because its not directly Henry Blanco its his family

but, either way, I agree with your statement

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by Chanman25 on Dec 2, 2008 3:43 PM CST up reply actions

Rest in Peace Carlos

So sad to hear about Hank White’s brother. Peace to all of the family and friends.

by rynomite23 on Dec 2, 2008 3:38 PM CST reply actions

just saying......

I already posted this link

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by cubsluver22 on Dec 2, 2008 3:41 PM CST reply actions

whoops didn't see it

oh well

To see your idol player whom you have grown up watching be cast aside by his loyal organization can make even a grown man choke up...We'll miss you #34!

by Chanman25 on Dec 2, 2008 3:42 PM CST up reply actions

I would

delete mine but dont know how.

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by cubsluver22 on Dec 2, 2008 3:49 PM CST up reply actions

Go to the Fanshot you created...

…and look between the red “READ RELATED” and “COMMENTS” bars. There should be an icon there with the word “DELETE” next to it. Click on it.

We should all be aware that anyone who creates a Fanpost or Fanshot has the power to delete it.

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by daver on Dec 2, 2008 4:15 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks

I wasn’t aware of that.

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by puckishcubsfan on Dec 2, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions

How terrible!

I can’t even imagine what the family is going through.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Dec 2, 2008 3:48 PM CST reply actions

This is very sad

I feel bad for Blanco and wish him and his family the best.

by cubsfan25 on Dec 2, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions

This is disgusting.

And to think, kidnappings like this one are apparently common in places like Mexico.

by dakoose on Dec 2, 2008 3:53 PM CST reply actions

all the more reason

to show support and gratitude for military/law enforcement personnel both past and present.

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by cubsluver22 on Dec 2, 2008 4:30 PM CST up reply actions

That's really sad...

…and quite chilling. I would guess that, whenever word gets around that you’re a major league baseball player making millions of dollars, your family is immediately deemed fair game for kidnapping/ransom plots like this. My condolences to Henry and his family.

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by daver on Dec 2, 2008 4:19 PM CST reply actions

My Condolences...

… to the Blanco family in their time in need.

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by initram on Dec 2, 2008 4:42 PM CST reply actions

Slightly OT: What Happened With Marmol?

Did he recover from his car accident?

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by initram on Dec 2, 2008 4:42 PM CST reply actions

yes, he is fine

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Dec 2, 2008 4:52 PM CST up reply actions

This is terrible news.

My sincere condolences to Henry and his family.

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by Al Yellon on Dec 2, 2008 5:03 PM CST reply actions

Venezuela is a dangerous place.

The gap between the poor and the wealthy have made targets of major league players’ families.

Very sad. Condolences to the Blanco family.

by Clark Addison on Dec 2, 2008 5:44 PM CST reply actions

This sucks

my thoughts are with Henry and his family.

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by Kinky Reggae on Dec 2, 2008 5:48 PM CST reply actions

What a horrible thing to do just for money.

Condolences to the Blancos. I hope those responsible are brought to justice.

Shameless self promotion!

by znohitter on Dec 2, 2008 7:12 PM CST reply actions

Yikes

Terrible news. This is the sort of thing that would make me understand if Hank decides to retire after this year.

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by cubswynn on Dec 2, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions

Terrible news...

RIP Carlos…

Take some time to be thankful for where we live… This stuff deosnt happen here.. That is all..

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by fischisgod on Dec 3, 2008 9:48 AM CST reply actions

Sad to hear.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Blanco family.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Dec 3, 2008 12:49 PM CST reply actions

Terrible news.

My thoughts and prayers to Henry and his family.

by sue369 on Dec 3, 2008 5:07 PM CST reply actions

My condolences to Henry Blanco and his family.

Kidnappings of famous and rich people have become common in Venezuela, unfortunately, after President Chávez armed every civilian he could to establish his Bolivarian People’s Guard. That way, even thugs got arms from the government and the crime rate has risen to one of the highest in the hemisphere.

by Fraggin Judge on Dec 3, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions