Here at Cubbies Crib, we are saddened to learn of the passing of former Chicago Cubs infielder Luis Valbuena and fellow former big leaguer Jose Castillo, after the pair was involved in an automobile accident in Venezuela on Thursday.
According to reports, the vehicle they were traveling in either hit something on the roadway or swerved to avoid said object, causing the vehicle to leave the road. Another ballplayer, Carlos Rivero and the chauffeur of the vehicle both survived.
Valbuena last appeared in the majors this year with the Los Angeles Angels, hitting just .