Harold Reynolds plans to sue ESPN over his departure from the network as a baseball analyst last summer.
Reynolds, who played 12 major-league seasons, joined ESPN in 1996.
Harold Reynolds played for Seattle, Baltimore and the California Angels.
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"I have tried everything possible to handle this situation quietly behind closed doors," Reynolds said in a statement.
"After numerous conversations and multiple mediation discussions with ESPN executives, it is clear that ESPN had no intention of solving this problem amicably. For 11 years, I served ESPN with enthusiasm and dedication.
"It is unfortunate that ESPN has handled this process in an unprofessional manner. At the end of the day, my integrity, reputation and family are my top priorities and, for those reasons, I need to set the record straight and clear my name."
ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz said Monday that the network had been made aware that Reynolds either has filed a lawsuit or plans to in coming days.
"The suit is without merit," Krulewitz said. "We stand by our decision and have no further comment now that litigation has begun."
