John Wetteland, the former closer who taught the Seattle Mariners bullpen about discipline and respect last season, has been hospitalized after police responded to a possible suicide attempt.
Here's a more detailed story, but the bottom line at this point is that Wetteland is unharmed.

The Mariners had no response to the initial stories, but are aware of the news and are following it closely.

"John's so full of energy and life, we're all just stunned," pitcher David Aardsma said. "We don't really know what happened, but the most important thing is he's OK.

"John is strong enough, mentally and physically, to deal with this. It's heartbreaking, and all of us are thinking about him and about his family."

Wetteland's eccentric, intense personality helped the Mariners bullpen form a tight bond in 2009, and he mentored first-time closer Aardsma from early in spring training.

"Every guy in the bullpen would hop on a plane today and fly to Texas to see him if he asked," Mark Lowe said. "I'm with Sean White, and we were trying on tuxedoes for his wedding on Saturday when we heard the news. The first thing I did was start praying for him.

"John's got a family that just adores him, and friends who'd do anything for him. He's strong, and he'll get through this, whatever it is."

A musician with a passion for rock music - and a collection of electric and accoustic guitars, which he often traveled with - is 43 and married with four children.