Baseball: Estes not retired, contrary to media reports

While it was reported in several media publications last week that former Douglas High standout Shawn Estes had retired from baseball, those reports have proven not to be true.

Reports surfaced on a citizen journalist's blog on examiner.com the evening of June 18 that Estes, who had been pitching for the Dodger's Triple-A minor legaue club in New Mexico, had retired.

Chicago Tribune baseball writer Mark Gonzales first reported on his Twitter page that Estes had indeed not retired the following afternoon, refuting that report.

"Shawn Estes says he hasn't retired, feels good, can't get release from Dodgers," Gonzales said.

One of Estes' family members confirmed that report to The R-C the same day, saying he is attempting to get a release in hopes of catching on with another team in need of left-handed talent at the major league level.

Estes has pitched 13 seasons for seven teams in the major leagues, carrying a 101-93 record with a 4.71 ERA.