Mike Sweeney, Catholic Athlete For Christ, Begins 17th Year in the Majors

Catholic Online reports: Mike Sweeney, advisory chairman of Catholic Athletes for Christ, was invited to spring training this year by the Seattle Mariners, but cautioned that he was a “long shot” to make the team. A 36 year old, 16 year veteran and five-time All-Star, most baseball “experts” believed Mike´s playing days were behind him. Plagued by knee and back problems the past few seasons, the Mariners wouldn´t even promise him a minor league contract at the start of camp. Full story here.