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No, John Wetteland is still alive but according to the Associated Press, he might of tried to commit suicide Thursday night.

It didn’t make me feel good when I read that. I felt like it was some one dear to me. There was a call from his home to the authorities about his blood pressure and heart rate. A woman at John Wetteland’s home told the authorities that he was contemplating suicide.

The New York Post reported when officers arrived, Wetteland walked out with his hands up, saying he “needed help.”

I read a comment at one of the websites that was discussing this and some one replied, “Roids can do that to you.” It seemed that the person was trying to be funny or a jerk but as I sat down looking at the situation, it could be true. Of course, as Yankee fans, we can’t put anything past anyone when it comes to steroids. If Jesus Christ came back to earth and claimed he took steroids to help him use his healing powers, I’d believe it.

I hear steroids can drive people to suicide and make them feel depressed. I’m not a doctor so I’m not going to get into the whole, John Wetteland tried to commit suicide because he took steroids sort of thing. I’m really sick and tired of steroid stories so let’s leave it at that.

Maybe he’s depressed because he’s not relevant anymore since the Yankees won another world series title. That “could” be the case but I’m not going to give that credence.

John Wetteland played more games for Montreal, L.A. Dodgers and the Texas Rangers than for the Yankees. He only played two years for the Yankees but….

I’m sure, like most of you, he has a special place in your heart for helping the New York Yankees win the 1996 World Series. He’ll always be there. When I think of the dynasty that started for the Yankees in the 90′s, I think of him.

It bothers me that not only was he an ex-Yankee player that tried to commit suicide but a human being. It’s tough in this world. I wish people that contemplate suicide know that there are other ways to cope. You were brought in this world for a reason. No matter how you were born, there is a reason for your existence.

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