• Via Washington Times' writer Amanda Comak @acomak on Twitter. The front page of a Venezuelan...

• Via Washington Times' writer Amanda Comak @acomak on Twitter. The front page of a Venezuelan paper calling for the release of kidnapped Washington Nationals' catcher Wilson Ramos.

• The last message from the family, via Marfa Mata (@Marfamata) who helped Ramos after he moved to the U.S. to play baseball:

"Thanks for your prayers and support. We don't know anything about him. Still waiting..."

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The silence is beginning to really bother me

I keep coming back and checking in. Every time I do I’m hopeful that I’ll see something good. Still staying hopeful. I can only imagine what his family is going through right now.

by d_c_guy on Nov 10, 2011 11:50 PM EST reply actions

I've been sitting around nervously typing away...

I have three articles done that just don’t feel appropriate to post, just want to hear that Ramos is okay before moving back to discussing prospects, plans for 2012. Hopefully they hear something soon…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Nov 11, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions

I dont know, Patrick.

Maybe a few more opportunities to urge the Nats to sign Fielder or whatnot might be healthy.

Or maybe not.

Rob

-- In baseball we trust.

by RobBobS on Nov 11, 2011 12:52 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

had a long day lighting the "Cake Boss".............not being a TV watcher, had no idea what TV food shows has devolved into....

or why they have cliched, star personalities…or why this is what my work has become…
Nevertheless, really hoped to be reading release reports by now……

"Even when I retire and live here in Houston, I don't want to go watch American League baseball." Lance Berkman......LBIMH...

by cat daddy3000 on Nov 11, 2011 1:56 AM EST up reply actions

I can't believe they haven't heard anything, though the possibility they've heard and aren't reporting remains a possibility...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Nov 11, 2011 2:17 AM EST up reply actions

I think in all probability, negotiations are happening. I just hope these guys aren't rank amateurs...

"Even when I retire and live here in Houston, I don't want to go watch American League baseball." Lance Berkman......LBIMH...

by cat daddy3000 on Nov 11, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

Who are you, Walter Sobchak?

Rob

-- In baseball we trust.

by RobBobS on Nov 11, 2011 4:00 PM EST up reply actions

rafaelrojasc Rafael Rojas C @kathevilera asks for understanding on not disclosing details of the investigation: "In these cases, prudence is key" 17 minutes ago

"Even when I retire and live here in Houston, I don't want to go watch American League baseball." Lance Berkman......LBIMH...

by cat daddy3000 on Nov 11, 2011 12:06 PM EST up reply actions

First mention I've seen on ESPN

…lasted all of twenty seconds. I suppose I’m grateful. Now back to regularly scheduled coverage of Joe Paterno.

Seriously, I am becoming a lot more emotional about this tonight than I was last night. Hopeful yet thoroughly depressed.

Rob

-- In baseball we trust.

by RobBobS on Nov 11, 2011 12:50 AM EST via mobile reply actions

I finally saw a pretty full report on ESPN out here late tonight...

nothing new to add, but at least, they covered all that seems to be known so far.

I hit a really bad point when I read about the plans for a candlelight vigil on Friday night at Nats Park. I’m getting more and more worried the longer it goes with no word.

Please let him be safe and unharmed…and free soon.

"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011

by MissB on Nov 11, 2011 5:00 AM EST up reply actions

I'm seeing reports more on mainstream media.

There are so few updates, so all the reports are the same.

by RoscoeNats on Nov 11, 2011 8:48 AM EST up reply actions

rafaelrojasc: Several reports of aerial ops going on for the Ramos case. Police are really going all-out on this.

by dc Roach on Nov 11, 2011 10:31 AM EST reply actions

MarkZuckerman:
AP Deportes: “Venezuelan authorities say that investigations are ‘Advanced’ in abduction of Wilson Ramos.”

by dc Roach on Nov 11, 2011 10:32 AM EST reply actions

I believe/hope

the “we have had no contact” line is a standard operating procedure kind of tactic. If the authorities are under the impression he’s still alive, then some sort of ‘communication’ would’ve had to be made, right? The Nationals were instructed to make no further comment, and the family says they’ve had no communiction. They could all be just trying to comply with demands of the criminals.

by Nats4Life on Nov 11, 2011 10:36 AM EST reply actions