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Agent: Vicente Padilla of Los Angeles Dodgers treated for minor self-inflicted gunshot wound in Nicaragua
Dodgers right-hander Vicente Padilla was treated for a minor gunshot wound after a hunting accident in Nicaragua on Tuesday.
Vicente Padilla Caps Himself in the Thigh
Vicente Padilla Caps Himself in the Thigh
babeslovebaseball.com — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Vicente Padilla shot himself in the thigh while hunting in Nicaragua...... (more) Vicente Padilla Caps Himself in the Thigh
Vicente Padilla accidentally shot in leg
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Figuratively, he shot himself in the foot. Literally, the wound was a little higher. Via Diamond Leung's... Diamond Notes come reports that pitcher Vicente Padilla shot himself in the right leg. Updates indicate the wound occurred at a shooting range... (more) Vicente Padilla accidentally shot in leg
Reports: Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla shot in leg
Reports: Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla shot in leg
diamondleung.tumblr.com — A report out of Nicaragua says that Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla accidentally shot himself in the leg... and was admitted to a hospital. Developing… UPDATE: The injury is reportedly deemed “not serious” and to his right leg. UPDATE: A wire report says ... (more) Reports: Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla shot in leg
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Vicente Padilla accidentally shot in hunting accident
Lone Star BallVicente Padilla accidentally shot in hunting accident Per Adam Katz, Padilla's agent, Padilla was accidentally shot in the thigh by his bodyguard when the bodyguard was trying to fix his gun.

Vicente Padilla Recovering From Gunshot
DUELING COUCHES — ... The Times said that according to media reports in Nicaragua, Padilla was injured at a shooting range. At least two reports stated that Padilla, 32, was accidentally shot by a bodyguard who was attempting to fix Padilla's gun (ESPN)." ...

VINCENTE PADILLA ISN’T REALLY THE NEW PLAXICO BURRESS
Unathletic — ... reported, only because I could see that becoming a very cool trend.  Imagine if Derek Jeter did that shit – kids all over the country would be buying pistols and firing bullets into their thighs.  I wouldn’t do it unless Hanley or Braun did it, though.  And then I’d use a shotgun.  Seriously, if Hanley Ramirez shot himself in the leg, I’d do the same.  I’m so impressionable that I grew a mustache after seeing Miami Vice.  Not even kidding. [ESPN.com]

Hip Hip Parade!
Traveling Baseball Babes — ... edition congratulating the Phillies for winning back to back World Series titles. At the time, the Yankees led the series 3-1. Wow. That is embarrassing. In more Cubs related news, Ted Lily had athroscopic surgery to clean up debris (What IS that? Like scrap metal? How does one get debris within their shoulder?) and labrum fraying (which sounds extremely painful) in his left shoulder on Tuesday. He should be able to begin throwing again in four months. In true Plaxico Burress style, Vincente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor ...

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msn.foxsports.com 23 days ago — Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla was treated for a minor self-inflicted gunshot wound in his right leg at a hospital in his native Nicaragua on Tuesday, his agent Adam Katz said, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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diamondleung.tumblr.com 23 days ago — A report out of Nicaragua says that Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla accidentally shot himself in the leg and was admitted to a hospital. Developing… UPDATE: The injury is reportedly deemed “not serious” and to his right leg. UPDATE: A wire report says ...
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hardballtimes.com 23 days ago — Ladies and gentleman, the man on which Joe Torre depended to stave off elimination in the NLCS : Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla accidentally shot himself in the right leg, the Dodgers confirmed Tuesday, but the wound is believed to be minor. Whatever. I couldn't get too mad about that, ...
Vicente Padilla shot by his bodyguard
sportsrubbish.com 23 days ago — While Vicente Padilla will be looking for a new team as a free agent this winter, his bodyguard might want to start looking for a new line of work entirely. Reports are still unclear, but according to translations via Diamond Notes, Padilla was accidentally shot by his bodyguard while at ...
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stupidsportsblog.blogspot.com 23 days ago — I mean, what's the deal with guys shooting themselves? I mean, come on! Who does he think he is? Plaxico Burress? LOL! I seriously have no interest in anything happening today. Eric Mangini is sad? Syracuse lost to The Moyne? Who cares? Plus my computer has more viruses than Paris Hilton. ...
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thebiglead.com 23 days ago — Vicente Padilla, (far right, fighting Nick Swisher a few years ago), a baseball free agent-to-be, shot himself in the leg in Nicaragua Tuesday in what was called a “hunting accident.” Was it karma? The head-hunter shoots himself? Only ...
Padilla accidentally shoots himself in leg
losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com 23 days ago — By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com 11/03/09 11:07 PM EST LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla accidentally shot himself in the right leg, the Dodgers confirmed Tuesday, but the wound is believed to be minor. Padilla's agent, Adam Katz, notified the ...
Dodgers' Padilla shoots himself in legLatest Sporting News Articles for MLB 23 days ago
Sporting News staff reports The Los Angeles Times reports righthander Vicente Padilla suffered an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound in his right leg Tuesday in his native ...
Dodgers starter Padilla hurt in shooting mishapFOXSports.com News for MLB 23 days ago
Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla was treated for a minor self-inflicted gunshot wound in his right leg at a hospital in his native Nicaragua on Tuesday, his agent Adam Katz said, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Dodgers' Padilla shoots his own leg in NicaraguaSI.com - MLB 23 days ago
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla has accidentally shot himself in the leg at a target range in Nicaragua.
Dodgers' Padilla shoots himself in leg (AP)Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 23 days ago
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla accidentally shot himself in the leg in Nicaragua. Dr. Eduardo Reguera said Padilla didn't need surgery after spending time at Managua's Metropolitan Hospital. Police spokesman Vilma Reyes said Wednesday ...
Dodgers' Padilla shot by instructor in NicaraguaBoston.com -- Baseball News 23 days ago
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him.