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How Mariano Rivera Should Be Honored At The MLB All-Star Game

Dan Dechenaux — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:16:56 +0000

So I was listening to the New York Yankees game on the radio last night when Yankees’

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broadcasters Susan Waldman and John Sterling began discussing the possibility of Mariano Rivera starting the 2013 all-star game for the American League. (more…)

How Long Should The New York Yankees Starters Go

Dan Dechenaux — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:37:36 +0000

As a New York Yankees fan, do you ever get nervous when the sixth inning comes around? Do you start counting the outs until the ball gets handed to Mariano Rivera? I know I do. (more…)

Joba Chamberlain Needs An Attitude Check

Hunter Farman — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:00:02 +0000

We all know just how emotional Joba Chamberlain can be. Right from his first appearance, the hard-throwing pitcher was never one to let his feelings hold him back. Constantly we would see him pump his fists on the mound after a big out — this was something that every New York Yankee fan loved to see in a time where the team was strictly all business. But over time, and especially after the “Joba-Rules” were enacted, Chamberlain became more of a hassle than an enjoyment. Over the last few years, we have come to learn that Chamberlain is prone to – let’s say – spats with other players. Unfortunately, he picked the wrong person to mess with this time. (more…)

The Choice For The Yankees Player Of The Month

Dan Dechenaux — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:28:18 +0000

Now that the New York Yankees are thirty games into the 2013 season, let’s take a breath and choose our first “Player Of The Month!” Of course, it is not a calendar month, but it is 30 games. The presented statistics are taken from the games prior to May, 7. Two pitchers and two non-pitchers are selected as finalists. While none of the finalists should come as a surprise, there is always room for debate. (more…)

Exit Sandman: Reflections on Mariano Rivera

Alex Pugliese — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:00:38 +0000

Last week, the news that Yankees fans had always knew was eventually coming finally happened: Mariano Rivera announced his retirement. His resume is beyond impressive: five World Championships, including a World Series MVP; 12 All-Star Games; 3-time MLB season-saves leader; all-time saves leader (608); and last but not least, a filthy cutter that has give him an astoundingly low 2.21 career ERA in over 1,200 innings. As the retirement tour begins, and Yankees fans prepare to listen to “Enter Sandman” for the last time this season, it may be time to reflect on Rivera’s time as a Yankee, both on and off the field.

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New York Yankees News & Notes 3/10: Recap, WBC, Injuries, Lineup

Jason Evans — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:00:27 +0000

On the day after Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera make their spring debuts, let’s take a look and the no punches thrown version of news and notes for today. (more…)

New York Yankees News & Notes 3/9: Recap, Jeter vs Pettitte, Rivera’s Retirement Announcement

Jimmy Kraft — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:16:14 +0000

The big news out of Yankees camp today is the official announcement of Mariano Rivera‘s retirement at the conclusion of the 2013 season. Baseball will lose of their greats after this season, so soak it all in before the greatest closer of all time rides into the sunset. (more…)

The Mariano Rivera Retirement Tour

Ricky Keeler — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:00:21 +0000

On Thursday, a bad week for Yankees’ fans continued to get worse when they realized one of the iconic faces of the Bronx Bombers in the last 15+ years will reportedly announce his retirement after the 2013 season. Yes, “The Sandman”, Mariano Rivera will only grace Yankee fans with his cutter for one more season. Immediately, when you think Rivera, you think dominance. 42 postseason saves speak for itself, but one thing you have to value about the Sandman is his consistency.

Yankees fans, what is your favorite Mariano Rivera moment? (Photo Credit: John Munson/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports)

Mariano never seemed to get too high after a big save or too low after blowing a save. Fortunately, its easy to re-call some of Rivera’s blunders. There was Sandy Alomar Jr. in the 1997 ALDS, Luis Gonzalez in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, and Dave Roberts’ stolen base in Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS. However, Mo was always there when the Yankees needed him the most.

I think back to 2009 when the Yankees were struggling to find a 8th inning set-up man during their run to the World Series. In the playoffs, all hands have to be on deck for any situation. In Game 2 of the World Series, the Yankees had to have a victory to avoid going down two games to none to the Philadelphia Phillies. That is when Rivera was able to record a six out save and basically save the series for the Yankees.

When Rivera announces his retirement on Saturday, it will allow the Yankees to begin the search for a new closer. Will it be David Robertson or Mark Montgomery from the internal side or a free agent coming in to be the heir apparent? Nevertheless, there can’t be a replacement that matches the sheer dominance Rivera brought to the mound night in and night out.

I am excited to see the unveiling of the retirement tour. We all saw the fanfare that former Braves’ third baseman Chipper Jones received in 2012. Now, we can imagine what the fanfare will be for Rivera’s last trip to Fenway, Citi Field, Dodger Stadium, and most importantly, his final game at Yankee Stadium. What gifts will Rivera receive from opposing teams?

Obviously, Yankee fans and players will want to give him another World Series Championship to send him off on a great note. Nevertheless, as you watch Yankees’ baseball in 2013, take time to reflect on your favorite Sandman moment because now you know that the career of the greatest closer and one of the greatest Yankee pitchers of all-time is coming to an end.

New York Yankees Breaking News: Mariano Rivera to Retire Following the 2013 Season

Jason Evans — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:21:05 +0000

We all knew it was going to happen one day. We figured it might be happening this year. It might have happened last year if not for his torn acl. According to reports, New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will be announcing his retirement following the 2013 season at a press conference Saturday morning, prior to their spring game against the Braves, and Rivera’s first appearance of the spring. (more…)

New York Yankees’ Expectations for Mariano Rivera

Benjamin Orr — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:00:48 +0000

When the New York Yankees begin the 2013 season, they’ll do so with perhaps the most feared part of their veteran Yankee triple threat. Of course pitchers hate facing Derek Jeter, batters dread Andy Pettitte, but nobody fears them like they do Mariano Rivera. In 2013, the Sandman will make his long awaited return after tearing his ACL last May.

Can Mo drive home the fear again in opposing batters for one more year? (more…)