Ugueth Urbina Charged with Attempted Murder

WSUCougar · 11-08-2005, 10:26 AM

Yikes.

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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ugueth Urbina was arrested on a charge of attempted murder, police said on Tuesday.

Last month, Urbina and a group of men allegedly wielded machetes at several employees at his family's ranch, and poured gasoline on them in an attempt to set them on fire. Five workers were injured, and one of them suffered burns on the back and right arm, police said.

One victim, Argenis Farias, accused Urbina of being among the attackers.

Urbina, who was detained late Monday at another home on the outskirts of Caracas, has insisted he had nothing to do with the violence at the ranch.

Urbina's lawyer said the pitcher was sleeping at the time and was not involved. The authorities said Urbina would be formally charged once he appears before a judge.

Urbina became a free agent after playing the last season with the Phillies.

"This of course can in some way hurt his career as a professional ballplayer, and all will depend on the way in which he is brought before justice," said defense lawyer Jose Luis Tamayo.

Urbina was with his mother and other relatives when the police came with an arrest warrant, Tamayo said. He called the arrest "inexplicable."

"Aside from whether a person is guilty of a crime or not, if there is no danger of flight or obstruction of justice, that person has a right to be tried while free," Tamayo said.

The lawyer said Urbina has cooperated with the authorities all along, noting he has come to the police voluntarily to provide testimony.

It was the second violent incident in a year for the Urbina family. Urbina's mother was kidnapped by drug traffickers in September 2004 and held for $6 million. She was rescued five months later in a mountainous zone in southern Venezuela.

Urbina has a 44-49 record with 237 saves and a 3.45 ERA in 11 seasons.

rkmsuf · 11-08-2005, 10:28 AM

that cooky urbina

Ksyrup · 11-08-2005, 10:29 AM

So much for the sympathy about his mom's kidnapping. When I saw the headline, I thought maybe the two were related - some sort of revenge or something.

Bad-example · 11-08-2005, 11:26 AM

In Urbina's defense, good help is hard to find.

rkmsuf · 11-08-2005, 11:27 AM

so chopping them up with the machete wasn't enough. they were going to light them on fire too?

bastards.

st.cronin · 11-08-2005, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

So much for the sympathy about his mom's kidnapping. When I saw the headline, I thought maybe the two were related - some sort of revenge or something.

It's possible they are related. I'm not ready to rule that out.

sterlingice · 11-08-2005, 11:49 AM

So, if Ugie invites you to his family ranch, just don't go.

SI

kcchief19 · 11-08-2005, 11:51 AM

On the one hand, know the history he's had of being a target and the corruption in Venezuela, you really have to go with the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in this case.

On the other hand, If he had a freakin' clue he would have gotten himself and his family out of Venezuela a long time ago and not gone back without an armed posse, preferably not one armed with gasoline and machettes.

BuffaloHuskey · 11-08-2005, 12:12 PM

I have a very good friend from Venezuela, who now lives in the States 12 months of the year due to the curruption and crime in Venezuela. He has told me some horrific stories of kidnappings and random murders. I am putting my money on it that Ugy found out that his "help" assisted in his mother's kidnapping.

Swaggs · 11-08-2005, 12:41 PM

He needs a reality show.

stevew · 11-08-2005, 12:52 PM

Looks like we need to keep Wagner now.

stevew · 11-08-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffaloHuskey

I have a very good friend from Venezuela, who now lives in the States 12 months of the year due to the curruption and crime in Venezuela. He has told me some horrific stories of kidnappings and random murders. I am putting my money on it that Ugy found out that his "help" assisted in his mother's kidnapping.

Pretty much what my friend from Venezuela says as well.

Ksyrup · 11-08-2005, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Looks like we need to keep Wagner now.

Urbina was not a serious candidate to be the closer in Philly.

rkmsuf · 11-08-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Urbina was not a serious candidate to be the closer in Philly.

If he ever gets out I'll bet the folks in Philly will listen to what he has to say.

Ksyrup · 11-08-2005, 12:58 PM

He's a free agent.

rkmsuf · 11-08-2005, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

He's a free agent.

Note to self...don't bring him in for an interview. Phone interview only.

Ksyrup · 11-08-2005, 01:06 PM

I'm sure the Phillies appreciate the headlines leading with, "Phillies Pitcher Arrested..." He's not a Phillie anymore!

I wouldn't worry about interviews. After this, he won't be getting many calls. Attempted murder? He couldn't even finish the job, and he had a machete and fire! Not the kind of guy I want pitching the 9th inning for my team. He's apparently missing that killer instinct.

rkmsuf · 11-08-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I'm sure the Phillies appreciate the headlines leading with, "Phillies Pitcher Arrested..." He's not a Phillie anymore!

I wouldn't worry about interviews. After this, he won't be getting many calls. Attempted murder? He couldn't even finish the job, and he had a machete and fire! Not the kind of guy I want pitching the 9th inning for my team. He's apparently missing that killer instinct.

give him a break. he forgot the matches.

WSUCougar · 11-08-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Urbina was not a serious candidate to be the closer in Philly.

Maybe the Braves will sign him. The Tomahawk Chop adapts well to other weapons.

Mustang · 11-08-2005, 01:20 PM

That reminds me.. I have to buy 'Ugueth Urbina and Jayson William's guide for Hired Help' from Amazon....

BuffaloHuskey · 11-08-2005, 01:25 PM

Maybe Ugy did not read the Rae Carruth and OJ Simpson guide to "sealing the deal"

cartman · 11-08-2005, 01:36 PM

I wonder if that could be considered "conduct detrimental to the team"? If so, it's a bad week for Philly sports...

11-08-2005, 10:28 AM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	that cooky urbina __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

11-08-2005, 10:29 AM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	So much for the sympathy about his mom's kidnapping. When I saw the headline, I thought maybe the two were related - some sort of revenge or something. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-08-2005, 11:27 AM	#5
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	so chopping them up with the machete wasn't enough. they were going to light them on fire too? bastards. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

11-08-2005, 11:49 AM	#7
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	So, if Ugie invites you to his family ranch, just don't go. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-08-2005, 12:12 PM	#9
BuffaloHuskey Mascot Join Date: Aug 2005	I have a very good friend from Venezuela, who now lives in the States 12 months of the year due to the curruption and crime in Venezuela. He has told me some horrific stories of kidnappings and random murders. I am putting my money on it that Ugy found out that his "help" assisted in his mother's kidnapping. Last edited by BuffaloHuskey : 11-08-2005 at 12:12 PM.

11-08-2005, 11:26 AM	#4
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	In Urbina's defense, good help is hard to find.

11-08-2005, 11:51 AM	#8
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	On the one hand, know the history he's had of being a target and the corruption in Venezuela, you really have to go with the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in this case. On the other hand, If he had a freakin' clue he would have gotten himself and his family out of Venezuela a long time ago and not gone back without an armed posse, preferably not one armed with gasoline and machettes.

11-08-2005, 12:41 PM	#10
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	He needs a reality show. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

11-08-2005, 12:52 PM	#11
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Looks like we need to keep Wagner now.

11-08-2005, 12:58 PM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	He's a free agent. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-08-2005, 01:06 PM	#17
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I'm sure the Phillies appreciate the headlines leading with, "Phillies Pitcher Arrested..." He's not a Phillie anymore! I wouldn't worry about interviews. After this, he won't be getting many calls. Attempted murder? He couldn't even finish the job, and he had a machete and fire! Not the kind of guy I want pitching the 9th inning for my team. He's apparently missing that killer instinct. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-08-2005, 01:20 PM	#20
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	That reminds me.. I have to buy 'Ugueth Urbina and Jayson William's guide for Hired Help' from Amazon.... __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

11-08-2005, 01:25 PM	#21
BuffaloHuskey Mascot Join Date: Aug 2005	Maybe Ugy did not read the Rae Carruth and OJ Simpson guide to "sealing the deal"

11-08-2005, 01:36 PM	#22
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I wonder if that could be considered "conduct detrimental to the team"? If so, it's a bad week for Philly sports... __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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