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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 Mariners’ Wetteland at home after hospital trip Associated Press DENTON, Texas — Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate. Authorities responded to a 911 call from Wetteland’s home in the afternoon. Wetteland just finished his first season as Seattle’s bullpen coach. “My wife and I are very appreciative of the over and above care of our local officers and paramedics,” he said in a statement released by the team Thursday night. “The circumstances leading to my elevated blood pressure and heart rate have been addressed.” Dallas television station CBS-11 and the New York Daily News reported earlier Thursday that Denton County authorities described the call from a woman at Wetteland’s home as a mental health issue. “She said he was complaining of being depressed and contemplating suicide,” Sgt. Roger Griggs of the sheriff’s office told the newspaper for a story on its Web site. Repeated messages left for Denton County authorities by The Associated Press were not returned. The 43-year-old Wetteland picked up 330 career saves in 12 seasons in the majors. He was selected MVP of the 1996 World Series with the Yankees. Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said the team was relieved that Wetteland was back at home. “We have let them know that the Mariners will do whatever we can to assist them,” Zduriencik said in the team statement. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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