Flanagan Contemplated Suicide Before August Death

had threatened suicide before finally committing the act in late August, according to The Baltimore Sun.

The Sun reports that Mike Flanagan's wife Alex had to coax him back inside after several occassions in which he walked outside their Sparks home with a gun. Police were even called to the home on June 30 after Alex Flanagan was unable to reach the Cy Young winner, who had discussed harming himself earlier in the day.

Mike Flanagan, 59, was from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the face on Aug. 24. The by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Police spokeswoman Elise Armacost said the investigation revealed that Mike Flanagan was and left no suicide note.

, the Orioles are wearing a uniform patch with the inscription "Flanny." The Orioles flag has also been flown at half-staff at all home games.

paid tribute to Mike Flanagan's life and legacy, as did . Blogger Richard Vatz, a professor, offered a on the incident.

Patch also compiled a from Orioles players regarding Mike Flanagan's death.