[Former Proud Canadian]

This is a continuing problem with Venezuelan ballplayers who have family in Venezuela.

Miguel Cabrera was supposedly being extorted last year by thugs threatening his mother. It was speculated that it led to a disasterous year at the plate for him.

[kearnyirish2]

I’m surprised they haven’t taken their lead from Brazilian soccer stars, who secure their families in compounds while making millions in Europe - for this very reason.