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Torrealba’s Nightmare Ends
insidetherockies.com - 6/4/2009
Torrealba’s Nightmare Ends
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Kidnapped son and relatives are recovered by Venezuelan officials.
Kidnapped son of Rockies' Torrealba rescued - The Denver Post
denverpost.com - 6/4/2009
Kidnapped son of Rockies' Torrealba rescued - The Denver Post
— denverpost.com — HOUSTON Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba's nightmare is apparently over, his son safe and tension eased as he... makes plans to fly his family to the United States after a kidnapping was resolved safely. His 11-year-old son, Yorvit Eduardo, and two of ... (more) Kidnapped son of Rockies' Torrealba rescued - The Denver ...

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Rockies Win The Draft
bugsandcranks.com - 6/11/2009
Rockies Win The Draft
— bugsandcranks.com — Place another banner above the scoreboard at Coors Field. 2007 National League Champions 2007 Organization of the... Year 2009 Amateur Draft Champions Baseball America The Rockies. If they sign Tyler Matzek, this draft could be one the ... (more) Rockies Win The Draft

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Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba's son kidnapped, rescued in Venezuela
kdvr.com - 6/4/2009
Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba's son kidnapped, rescued in Venezuela
— kdvr.com — Yorvit Torrealba's three-run homer catapulted the Rockies to a 4-1 win over Arizona and a 3-0 NLCS... series lead over the Diamondbacks in October 2007. ( Andrieski/AP ) (more) Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba's son ...

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Torrealba's son kidnapped, recovered
Purple Row — Torrealba's son kidnapped, recovered Good news to hear.

Torrealba Kidnapping
baseballmusings.com — Via Purple Row, Yorvit Torrealba’s son was recovered from a kidnapping Wednesday: Torrealba left the Rockies earlier this week because his son and two other boys were kidnapped in Venezuela. Venezuela officials announced on Tuesday night that the children were recovered. Thank goodness for a happy ending. I wonder if Torrealba will try to move his family to the US now?

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mlbnotebook.com 6/5/2009 — This happened yesterday , but it is still really important: The 11-year-old son and brother-in-law of Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba were rescued by authorities in Venezuela after they were kidnapped and held for ransom, the team said. According to a Caracas, Venezuela newspaper, ...
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Torrealba's son, brother-in-law released from captors — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 6/4/2009
The Colorado Rockies say catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and his brother-in-law have been released after they were ...
Torrealba's kidnapped son rescued — Major League Baseball News 6/4/2009
The 11-year-old son of Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba was rescued from kidnappers in Venezuela on Wednesday evening, a day and a half after he was taken while on his way to school, according to multiple reports.
Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba's son, brother-in-law safe after kidnapping — ESPN.com - MLB 6/4/2009
The Rockies say catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and his brother-in-law have been released after they were kidnapped in Venezuela, Torrealba's home country.
Rockies: Torrealba son, relative safe after kidnap — The Seattle Times: Sports 6/4/2009
The Colorado Rockies say catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and his brother-in-law have been released after they were kidnapped in Venezuela.
Torrealba's son released after kidnap (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 6/4/2009
The Colorado Rockies say catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and his brother-in-law have been released after they were kidnapped in Venezuela. The club says Thursday they kidnapped by "unknown parties in exchange for ransom" but have ...