Mom of former major leaguer Zambrano kidnapped

By The Associated Press Nov 9, 1:38 am EST

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The mother of former major leaguer Victor Zambrano(notes) has been kidnapped.

Zambrano’s agent Peter Greenberg says Elizabeth Mendez Zambrano was abducted Sunday morning from her son’s farm near Maracay in central Venezuela.

In Venezuela, which is home to dozens of major leaguers, the families of wealthy athletes are periodically targeted by kidnappers. Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba’s(notes) son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers a day after they were abducted in June.

Zambrano played seven big league seasons for Tampa Bay, the New York Mets, Toronto and Baltimore. The right-hander has a career record of 45-44 with a 4.64 ERA.

He hasn’t appeared in a major league game since 2007.

Updated Nov 9, 1:38 am EST
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  1. anthony
    43. Posted by anthony Tue Nov 10 7:24am EST

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    Why is this a story listed under sports anyway? it's not sports it's not ny mets,toronto or tampa its personal! dont mix sports with personal!
  2. Chris
    42. Posted by Chris Mon Nov 9 8:11pm EST

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    Colt- This may surprise you, but some people are BORN in other countries outside the United States. It's not exactly easy to legally migrate to popular countries. Some people do whatever necessary to leave unsatisfactory conditions, hence illegal immigration. We all know how Americans feel about that.
  3. Celine
    41. Posted by Celine Mon Nov 9 5:43pm EST

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    accidently saw this on computer. read your local newspapers. any children abused in your area lately. most likely. south america is what it is. its a hell hole. cant believe you @#$%s put this story and the mets together.
  4. colt
    40. Posted by colt Mon Nov 9 5:29pm EST

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    When you live in a sh*t country run by a corrupt and malevlolent dictator...you tend to have this happen. Don't live there, it won't happen.
  5. DEBORAH M
    39. Posted by DEBORAH M Mon Nov 9 5:18pm EST

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    It is sad that there is such a low regard for human decency in so many countries. This should never happen, no matter if Zambrano did anything to provoke someone or not. I can only hope his mother is returned safe and sound and can get any assistance she may need to get through this ordeal. Anthony, you and all the other people posting negatives about Zambrano as a player are the sort of slime that takes courage from hiding behind the anonimity of the internet. Whatever you thought of him as a player, this should not happen to any human being, not even you.
  6. Elemenno P.
    38. Posted by Elemenno P. Mon Nov 9 5:08pm EST

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    They were going to trade her for ranson to be named later but they realized she's 10 yrs older than she really is.
  7. Angel V
    37. Posted by Angel V Mon Nov 9 4:37pm EST

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    anthony I would kidnap you...but i wont get anything for your brain!!
  8. &rea
    36. Posted by &rea Mon Nov 9 4:27pm EST

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    Really, Art? I'm so glad you are astute and pointed that out, because I'd never come up with that on my own.

    I did state that I know he won't be reading our comments (hence "I hope you somehow still know...."). And I'm glad, because there are some idiots on here. The worst ones are those who think this is an appropriate time to joke about the man's perceived shortcomings (mind you, none of the critics have ever even signed a pro contract, let alone ever had a major league career).

    But I'm sure you missed that this time, too. Just like you missed my name. Some people are like neon signs advertising their mental oblivion. And so many are posting here.
  9. nino
    35. Posted by nino Mon Nov 9 4:16pm EST

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    you know what i take it back , the met's have a good team and carlos beltran is a dam
    good player. everything else i meant

    NINO
  10. Chris
    34. Posted by Chris Mon Nov 9 4:11pm EST

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    Why do they even allow comments on articles such as this one? Morons come out of the woodwork like flys on $hit.
  11. <i>dsant90</i>
    33. Posted by dsant90 Mon Nov 9 4:10pm EST

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    I say when the offenders are caught, their minimum punishment should be castration and they will never commit a crime--we know that for a fact, but we would never do that because it would diminish the very profitable "industry" that is the penal system. I know Venezuela does not follow our mandates but they have to do as their neighbors do.
  12. Dave R
    32. Posted by Dave R Mon Nov 9 4:04pm EST

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    anthony is a complete tool.
    he'll die lonely.
    the sooner the better.
  13. <i>ken_webb5</i>
    31. Posted by ken_webb5 Mon Nov 9 4:01pm EST

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    anthony. you're an idiot.
  14. nino
    30. Posted by nino Mon Nov 9 4:01pm EST

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    say anthony
    if you saw a women getting a beating by a few men ( even if you think its her fault ) you would just stand there and
    watch like a coward huh? and if he did something wrong then punish him
    not his mom, is that the kind of man you are ? who care's what happened , the guys mom
    was taken plain and simple.that's what's wrong with some people ,they just don't care about others and like i said if that's how you were brought up then i feel bad 4 you bro. my 15 year old son was reading this and asked if this is what he had to look forward to in growing up . so go ahead ant and make fun of other unfortunate people . i just hope your kids never learn your true colors . ( run and mind your business huh ) good luck to you . besides the MET'S WILL ALWAYS SUCK AND SO WILL ANY1 WHO THINKS LIKE YOU .
    NINO
  15. <i>dsant90</i>
    29. Posted by dsant90 Mon Nov 9 3:56pm EST

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    Hey anthony. You have the makings of a judge. That is what you should study to be. Get those credentials man. You have absolute lack of compassion for the victim and are certain it will never happen to you. Just don't visit Venezuela, Colombia, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru or Costa Rica and you will be safe. But in 20 years or so, we will have the same here. Don't punish criminals and that is what you get.
  16. Rockford Grandma
    28. Posted by Rockford Grandma Mon Nov 9 3:54pm EST

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    my thought and prayers go out to Victor & his family. I hope all ends well. Anthony (post # 8) as a die hard Cub fan...the Mets can have "the right Z". As for the people who find it necessary to make rude remarks in a time of crisis need to thnk...please people just think before you type-it could be you.
  17. Lloyd
    27. Posted by Lloyd Mon Nov 9 3:44pm EST

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    To the phillies why change what got you there
  18. MM
    26. Posted by MM Mon Nov 9 3:28pm EST

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    STAY IN AMERICA YOU IDIOTS........who in their right mind would go to one of these pathetic rat infested countries.....
  19. anthony
    25. Posted by anthony Mon Nov 9 3:18pm EST

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    OH and also to &rea
    your comment of:
    "i truly pray this resolves safely for the innocent parties. And hopefully the selfish ones learn some compassion from this."
    how do you know Zambrano wasnt doing some crooked $hite and this is a way to either get his attention or have him learn the consequences of making bad decisions or bad business?
    you only know that his mother was kidnapped and wealthy major leaguers live there and are targeted. get BOTH sides of the story before making a conclusion.
    me, i dont need both sides i dont care either way its got NOTHING to do with me!
  20. anthony
    24. Posted by anthony Mon Nov 9 3:11pm EST

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    to post #11 &rea.... your right...but you know what my family is fine and in the long run
    i only need to worry about 1 thing...ME,numero Uno,#1.
    i don tgive an F about anyone else or their family.
    do you think victor zambrano would gives 2 $h1Ts about anyone in my family if they were kidnapped?
    why does everyone in this world think that you should have feelings or care for complete strangers?
    if its victor zambrano,carlos zambrano,carlos beltran,barry larkin,barry bonds or derek jeter do you think any kind words or feelings for their misfortune are going to change them or their situation?
    No so dont worry about what i say about hating the WRONG zambrano
  21. <i>micmore007a</i>
    23. Posted by micmore007a Mon Nov 9 2:37pm EST

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    Why did Obama let this happen ?
  22. CJ A
    22. Posted by CJ A Mon Nov 9 2:20pm EST

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    Once again some idiot brings up Obama. Stupid, and not funny either.
  23. somebody
    21. Posted by somebody Mon Nov 9 2:13pm EST

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    all you people actually deserve to die.....the guy just got his mom kidnapped, how would it be if the same thing happened to you and we all laughed
  24. MJ touched hearts and kiddies private parts
    20. Posted by MJ touched hearts and kiddies private parts Mon Nov 9 2:12pm EST

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    I hope for his Mother's sake that Victor doesn't try and close a deal with the kidnappers. He will blow it for sure.
  25. brianpci
    19. Posted by brianpci Mon Nov 9 2:02pm EST

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    How does Carlos Zambrano figure in to the family? I thought he and Victor were brothers....
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