Joel Pineiro is attempting a comeback Bill BaerFeb 2, 2014, 11:00 PM EST4 CommentsGetty Images Joel Pineiro did not pitch last season and was last seen in the Majors in 2011, but the right-hander is on the comeback trail. MLB’s Jesse Sanchez reports that Pineiro has been pitching in Puerto Rico during the off-season and he’ll make a start against a Cuban team on Tuesday.“I have had 11 years in the big leagues, so I’m not complaining, but I’m not ready to shut it down,” he said. “I’m 35 and I told my wife this would be my last real push at it. I have four kids, my oldest is in middle school, but I still have the desire and love for the game.”Pineiro is now 35 years old and struggled to miss bats in his last stint in the Majors in 2011 with the Angels. However, he had two decent seasons prior to that, and it wouldn’t be unheard of if he came back with a little left in the tank. In what seems to be the year of the comeback — Mark Mulder, for example, is attempting a comeback with the Angels after a five-year layoff — now is as good a time as ever for Pineiro to revive his playing career.Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Joel Pineiro, Los Angeles Angels, Mark MulderSkip to Comments (4)Email« NewerA Cubs spokesman bluffs about the team possibly leaving Wrigley FieldOlder »Could the Yankees target Fernando Rodney?by TaboolaPromoted ContentYou May Like The Most Outrageous, Perfectly Timed Photos Youll Ever See!Perfectly Timed Pictures 2.89% APR Loan. No Obligation. Compare Top Offers OnlineLending Tree Fay Vincent offers tips for the young executive MLB, MLBPA discussing changes to drug programFrom the Web 10 Ways to Overcome Shyness (Paul C. Brunson) 19 Dead-On Diva Singing Voice Impersonations (TheaterMania) Raw: Clashes Erupt in Egypt at Islamist Protests (Dailymotion - Associated Press) Castle Clash - #1 Strategy Game on Android! 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