Meanwhile, the daughter of Meals, Laci, confirmed to ESPN.com's Amy K. Nelson that Meals' family has been harassed. She declined to talk further or answer any other questions.
A source who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation told Nelson that Major League Baseball's security division is investigating apparent threats made against the family. Among them were calls made to the family and people showing up at the Meals' home. The exact nature of the threats is still unknown.