Wetteland at home after hospital trip

By The Associated Press

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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."

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FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2009 file photo is shown Seattle Mariners' John Wetteland. Wetteland, the former All-Star closer and current Seattle Mariners bullpen coach, has been taken to a Dallas-area hospital after a 9-1-1 response to his home, a Mariners spokesman is confirming Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Dallas television station CBS-11 reported Thursday the Denton County sheriff's department responded to a call describing a "possibly suicidal person." The report said when officers arrived to a suburban home a man later identified as Wetteland emerged with his hands in the air, saying he "needed help." The Mariners were still gathering information Thursday night before commenting further.

By Charlie Riedel, File | AP Photo

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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.

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