Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wilson Ramos Abduction
So frightening was the news of Wilson Ramos' abduction in Venezuela that I'm not sure many people know how to respond. The obligatory (and truly heartfelt) messages of concern have been passed around the Major League Baseball community, but no one has ever had to deal with the abduction of a player.
Latin American countries are often known for the kidnapping of wealthy victims. Abduction in places like Venezuela is truly a for-profit business. According to the Venezuela National Statistics Institute, 16,917 people were abducted in the country between 2008-2009. Yet, this is the first instance we know of in which a current player has been taken.
With the increasing number of Latin-born players, Ramos' abduction proves doubly frightening. One, the fact that he was taken is terrifying on its own. Two, if this abduction sets a precedent, the countless number of Latin-American players who travel back to their home countries to live or play ball will be doing so with heightened risk.
Perhaps most terrifying of all is the helplessness. Major League Baseball, the Washington Nationals, or anyone for that matter have very little they can do but wait and hope.
My thoughts are with Ramos and his family. All I can do is hope and wait.
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