Mesa Trial On Hold

Jose Mesa’s trial on carrying a concealed weapon was put on hold after a judge ruled police improperly seized the gun in a search of his vehicle.

Prosecutors said they will appeal the judge’s ruling, and the Cleveland Indians reliever declared he was ready to pitch immediately.

“I can pitch anywhere,” Mesa said. “My arm feels good.”

Mesa, acquitted Wednesday of rape, gross sexual imposition and theft charges, was to have gone on trial next Monday on a charge of carrying a loaded 9mm revolver in his four-wheel drive vehicle.