As Paul mentioned yesterday, we at Puckett’s Pond sincerely hope that Ramos will return safely home as soon as possible. I know that every baseball fan who has heard this story feels the same way. I would also like to add my sincere hope that the thugs who kidnapped this young man get caught and punished to the severest extent that Venezuelan law allows.

Whether Venezuelan law is up to the task remains to be seen. It is becoming increasingly clear that MLB needs to do something about its policy toward the South American country.

This kidnapping would be scary enough if it were an isolated incident, but it is just the latest in a long line of unacceptable occurrences involving MLB players in Venezuela. (more…)