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Zambrano's mother kidnapped
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The mother of former major league pitcher Victor Zambrano was kidnapped
Sunday in Venezuela, his agent told 1050 ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand.
Peter Greenberg, Zambrano's agent, said Elizabeth Mendez Zambrano was taken
by eight armed men on the pitcher's farm in Villa de Cura, which is a
half-hour outside of Maracay. Victor is currently pitching with Magallanes
in the Venezuelan League.
In Venezuela, which is home to dozens of major leaguers, the families of
wealthy athletes are periodically targeted by kidnappers. Colorado Rockies
catcher Yorvit Torrealba's son and brother-in-law were released by
kidnappers a day after they were abducted in June.
Zambrano last played for the Baltimore Orioles in the major leagues in 2007
but was released in October of that year. In seven seasons with the Tampa
Bay Rays, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays and Orioles, the right-hander
went 45-44 with a 4.64 ERA.
In 2004, he was part of the trade that sent Scott Kazmir from the Mets to
the Rays.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Mr. Floyd
"POPS" <metf...@optonline.net> wrote in message
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> They should call Rick Petersen. He'll find the perps in 10 minutes.
Jim Duquette should intervene and offer to trade Zambrano's mother for
Scott Kazmir.
W