Former MLB closer Ugueth “Uggie” Urbina was released from a Venezuelan prison five and a half years in to his 14 year sentence for trying to make his workers in to human Moltov cocktails and hacking them up with a machete, all because he thought they stole one of his guns.
I’ve never been to Venezuelan prison, but I can imagine five and a half years probably felt like 14, and if Uggie was on his best behavior who am I to say he shouldn’t be let out early? My issue here is the reaction that his release has garnered from his former friends and colleagues.
The news broke on Twitter with his son tweeting out this picture and saying ”Finally with my father!” I get being excited to see your dad, even if he is a machete wielding lunatic. Family is family, and no amount of violent outbursts will change the fact that Juan Urbina is the fruit of Uggie’s homicidal loins.
Soon after the news broke, Bobby Abreu gave his feelings about his being released.
“I’m very happy because my buddy is curre...
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
OUT OF THE SLAMMER
Former All-Star released from prison
Two-time All-Star pitcher Ugueth Urbina has been released from a Venezuelan prison after serving a portion of a 14-year sentence for attempted murder.
Ugueth Urbina Released From Venezuelan Prison After Five Years
Former Red Sox reliever Ugueth Urbina was released from a Venezuelan prison on Wednesday after serving five years for attempted murder.
Urbina was sentenced to 14 years in 2007 after attacking five workers on his farm who he suspected stole a gun from him. Urbina attacked the men with a machete and attempted to pour gasoline on them. A MACHETE PEOPLE, A MACHETE.
According to Deadspin...
Former Phillies Reliever Ugueth Urbina is Out of Prison, Wants to Pitch
Finalmente con mi Padre! twitter.com/JuanUrbina51/s… — Juan Urbina (@JuanUrbina51) December 23, 2012 Remember this face? He was most recently seen in a Venezuelan court room and before that pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2005. After the season, Urbina was involved in an incident that led to him being charged...
After prison release, Urbina returns to baseball
Former major league pitcher Ugueth Urbina returned to baseball Friday after serving 7 1/2 years in prison for the attempted murder of five workers on his family's ranch.
Before taking the field in his native Venezuela to play for the Lions of Caracas, Urbina described himself as ''more mature'' and said he was ''very excited to play baseball again.'...
Ugueth Urbina released from the slammer
Hide yo kids, hide yo wife!
| Latest Rumors | The Backyard | Going Viral |
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |












|
December 26, 2012

