Many of them actually do go work in the entertainment industry after their sports careers end 😁
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Wander Franco searched for at homes by Dominican authorities amid disturbing allegations
The reason for my question is that the DR courts have been known to cancel the court of public opinion.
No hope for Wander as a baseball analyst or commentator in MLB:
A-Rod: "Do you guys think Ohtani could approach the Splendid Splinter's highest BA... or George Brett's mark... Carew's?"
Wander Franco: "Who? What?"
A-Rod: "Do you guys think Ohtani could approach the Splendid Splinter's highest BA... or George Brett's mark... Carew's?"
Wander Franco: "Who? What?"
You are correct. They are not only advised about it, but they are also told clearly what the consequences are. He knew, there is no doubt about it. People around him knew but did not want to jeopardize their place in Franco's "circle" so they more than likely said nothing. We all know it is very hard for something to remain a secret in the DR for too long. People talk about "well he has money; he will be ok". But I can guarantee you that a lot of his money is being used for his legal issues. He now no longer gets a check from the MLB and being that he is young I doubt he has a lot of investments at this point in his career.
I'm sponsoring one kid he's 16 and a fairly good pitcher, throws 86-87 mph and is a lefty which is supposedly a plus, he's a good-looking kid and popular with the girls, I always tell him not to send them any funny pictures or ask for them, I actually tell him not to even have a GF and to focus on school and his training, his mom tells me he's up all night talking to girls on WhatsApp, I find it impossible to stop him from going out with the girls, it's only natural for him. In 2-3 years he'll be 18-19, an adult, how con you preventing him from hopping on his bike and going to a cabana with a 16 year old, a minor? And if he gets signed to a MLB team that 16 year old can destroy his career. Crazy.
Start a scrap book today with all the news articles about Wander Franco and the 200million dollars and the MLB career he lost, and give it to him on his 18th birthday.
So, what is your point? Franco is not responsible because "others probably do it"? When Franco signed to play baseball, he knew very well what is expected of him. MLB over the years has become very unforgiving in matters like this. They have a strict policy on domestic violence, sexual assault, etc... There are no excuses for him except maybe stupidity. As far as your sponsored kid, well begin the teaching at home.
Lol. Think back to when you were 20, now imagine someone threw millions of dollars at you and everywhere you went people treated you like you were a God, you'd think you were untouchable too! And I'm sure Wander had at least one coronel lambon in his grupito and one politico who were telling him ""cualquier cosa tamo aqui manin tu sabe, eto eh mi numero privado cualquier cosa tirame por ahi".
Again, you are making excuses. Players sit through hours of lectures of the do's and don'ts. Untouchable? No, it seems based on some of the information out there, he knew he was not untouchable. Doesn't matter in the end who he has, coronel, politico, etc....once it comes to light there is nothing they can do about the actions the MLB will take. And if someone threw millions at me when I was 20, I would make sure I followed whatever rules there were in order not to lose that opportunity. Again, a lot of this begins at home. Regardless, it is a shame Franco did not have enough appreciation for the opportunity he was given, now it is gone. Time will tell how this all ends.
I agree 100%. A Quick Look at MLB Dominicans tells you that most of them listened.
Fair enough, but even if they do, their appears to be enough evidence out there that he will be denied a visa. The US and mlb are quite aware of how the "justice" system works in the DR.
Unfortunately hours of lectures often do little to erase the cultural upbringing of many Dominicans, that you just pay the right politico/General and the problem, whatever it may be. just goes away, That mindset permeates the culture in the DR, but does not play well with mlb.
The numbers of Dominican players suspended by mlb should be some sort of a warning, but sadly it falls on the deaf ears of promising kids that might have a great future for themselves, their families and the country.
Sadly, they continue to violate the PED, age, and other policies in the hopes of paying someone to look the other way. They are blinded by their trainers, family and friends that this is their ticket to fame and fortune and it matters not how you get there.
Just this year, two more promising Dominicans were suspended.....Noelvi Marte and Orelvis Martinez. The list is quite lengthy......and yet they fail to learn, take their chances and are willing to risk it all.
But Franco is the dumbest of all, he was not trying to make it.......he had already made it........and has now seemingly lost it all. He is the head and shoulders leading candidate for the "Dumbinican" of the year award.
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Rays' Wander Franco used his mother to pay the mother of a minor he is accused of abusing, documents say
Rays' Wander Franco used his mother to pay the mother of a minor he is accused of abusing, documents say
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco used his mother to give money to the mother of a minor who he was accused of abusing in an effort to hide the funds, according to documents that prosecutors presented to a judge this week and viewed by The Associated Press.
Former Rays shortstop Wander Franco to go on trial
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Former Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco will go on trial on Wednesday in the Dominican Republic. This comes a little over a month after Franco was formally charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in the country.Franco will be tried in a court in the province of Puerto Plata in the north part of the country, where the crimes allegedly occurred.
Preliminary hearing for Rays’ Wander Franco delayed until late September
Also, the Dominican newspaper Listin Diario reported that the minor’s father, whom they identified as William Gonzales, would request at the next hearing that the charges against Franco be dismissed.
Preliminary hearing for Rays’ Wander Franco delayed until late September
The shortstop appeared at a Dominican Republic courthouse, but the expected proceeding was delayed at his lawyer’s request.