"Urbina, 31, is currently in a Venezuelan prison on attempted murder charges. The source said if Urbina is set free, he could be a good fit out of the bullpen for the Nationals." (via Nationals.com, 1/24/2006)
"The 31-year-old pitcher is accused of joining a group of men in attacking and injuring five workers with machetes and pouring gasoline on them at his family's ranch about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Caracas on Oct. 16. Urbina has repeatedly denied he had anything to do with the violence, saying he was sleeping at the time of the attack. Police said the incident began in a dispute over a handgun." (via CBS Sportsline 12/15/2005)
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