(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) If you expected Mariano Rivera to be slowed by his recovery from off season knee surgery, shame on you. The 19-year veteran has shown now signs of letting up as he takes one final victory lap around the majors. In fact, it looks as if he may […]
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Is Mariano Rivera Saving His Best For Last?
Posted in Baseball, Mariano Rivera, MLB, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on May 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Pettitte, Rivera Bring Back that Old Feeling to Yankee Stadium
Posted in Baseball, Mariano Rivera, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees, tagged Andy Pettitte on April 5, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
There are lots of new faces wearing pinstripes this season, but last night, it was just like old times at Yankee Stadium. After two disappointing losses that seemed to confirm the worst fears of every Yankee fan, the Bronx Bombers rebounded with a 4-2 victory that staved off an opening season sweep at the hands […]
Mariano Rivera the Greatest? Gossage Answers Like a Silly Goose
Posted in Baseball, Mariano Rivera, MLB, Yankees, tagged Goose Gossage on March 11, 2013 | 7 Comments »
(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) Mariano Rivera’s job is easy. That’s what former Yankees’ reliever Rich Gossage seems to think. And, he never misses an opportunity to say it. Instead of being a supportive alumnus, whenever Rivera’s place in history is discussed, the Goose acts more like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. […]