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Yankees? Mariano Rivera says back is better (AP)
2008-08-05 04:25:00
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera said his ailing back was improved after playing catch and getting treatment, and was ready to pitch Monday night against the Texas Rangers. Rivera had not been available Sunday in a 14-9 win over the Los Angeles Angels because of back spasms. About 45 minutes before the game on ...
Mariano Rivera Still Cuttin? Them Down
2008-06-03 02:00:00
This offseason there was much speculation that the Yankees were going to lose Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera to free agency. All three returned with shiny new contracts. Rivera, widely considered the greatest closer of all time, may be getting up there in age but his current stats would surely disagree. Last ...
Yankees pitchers Mariano Rivera and Mike Mussina pitch in minor league game
2008-03-18 21:38:00
Yankees pitchers Mariano Rivera and Mike Mussina sailed through minor league starts Tuesday. Rivera worked two perfect innings, striking out four, in a Double-A game. The closer threw 16 of his 23 pitches for strikes. “I feel good,” Rivera said. “I was just working the strike zone.” Rivera didn’t rule out another two-inning stint before ...
Closer Mariano Rivera make his first spring appearance in Yankees? 9-5 loss
2008-03-07 22:52:00
Mariano Rivera made quick work of his first appearance this spring. The Yankees closer needed just eight pitches to throw a perfect fourth inning in New York’s 9-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday. “Someone made the comment, ‘See you next week, Mo,”‘ Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “He understands his craft as well ...
Mariano Rivera, R - NYY
2008-03-02 22:39:00
Rivera to make spring debut Friday Visit Rotoworld.com for more analysis on this update.
Is Goose Gossage better than Mariano Rivera, or has the Save become Meaning
2008-01-16 11:11:00
I belong to a great organization whose members believe in and protect baseball's history. There are a few members of the group who have founded their own research tools and websites, or in some way to contribute to someone else's. (The term "sabermatrician" comes from the acronym "SABR", which is
Mariano Rivera Confusion?
2007-12-19 15:40:00
Here is a December 17th press release from the Yankees announcing Mariano Rivera's three-year deal.  Here is a New York Daily News article from early this morning indicating that Rivera has yet to sign on the dotted line.  There is a lot of dated information in the Daily News article, so it seems as if they simply accidentally posted an old story, nothing more.  Threw me for a loop, though. showad();
New York Yankees finalizes deal with Mariano Rivera
2007-12-18 05:37:00
Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees have finalized a 3 year contract. The contract is worth $45 million. This contract with the Yankees will provide an average salary more than $4 million above what any other reliever currently makes. “Everybody has the same shot,” he said then. “The Yankees will not have an advantage.”
Tales of the cutter: Mariano Rivera
2007-12-10 04:55:00
I have a twenty-month-old son, and one of his favorite books is Moo, Baa, La, La, La! I’ve read it with him so much that it informs my other thoughts, including those about baseball, apparently. The first page of the book says, “A cow says moo.” Next, “A sheep says baa.” Then, “Three singing pigs say La, La, La!” “No, no, you say, that isn’t right. The pigs say OINK all day and night.” In baseball analysis, oinking is boring. Everyone loves to marvel at singing pigs, particularly if maybe they thought a particular pig had a penchant for music in the first place. Rare is the analyst or reader who stops the party to tell us that pigs just say oink, and there’s something wrong with the analysis process that sold us into the thrall of a porcine melody. When it comes to PITCHf/x, the new toy of the sabermetric community–one that isn’t well-vetted or widely understood yet–we need to be especially careful a...
Mariano Rivera stays with the Yankees
2007-11-20 13:57:00
It’s great to know that he is coming back. I love Rivera and I will cherish his heroics in the past. Mariano Rivera is keeping his pinstripes, staying with the only major league team he’s ever pitched for. The closer, perhaps the biggest key to the New York Yankees’ run of World Series titles in the late ...
Mariano Rivera To Sign With Yankees.....
2007-11-18 13:30:00
This is from the New York Post on this quiet Sunday morning....Nov. 18, 2007--- "Despite not getting the fourth year he desired, closer Mariano Rivera, with former catcher and new Yankees manager Joe Girardi in 1997, is expected to accept the Yankees' three-year, $45 million offer early this week.After returning from the Dominican Republic last night, Mariano Rivera is going to huddle with his representatives today and according to several sources is expected to accept the Yankees' three-year, $45 million offer early this week."Peter here, and how could he not? Mikey, it's still up to you...the New York Daily News reported yesterday that the reports out of Boston which said the Yankees offered Lowell a four year deal were, and I quote, "pure fantasy." I feel better. Apparently, the Yanks are just fine with using Giambi (great defense, huh!?) and Duncan at first base.
Yankees willing to wait for Mariano Rivera (AP)
2007-11-16 23:16:00
The Yankees are waiting for Mariano Rivera. The 38-year closer hasn’t accepted a $45 million, three-year offer from New York, and the Yankees say Rivera’s agent, Fernando Cuza, wants general manager Brian Cashman to offer a fourth season. “Brian has been talking to him off and on a couple times. We’re just waiting to see ...
New manager Joe Girardi thinks Mariano Rivera will stay with Yankees (AP)
2007-11-15 20:50:00
Joe Girardi plans to have Mariano Rivera in pinstripes next season. “We want to sign Mariano,” the Yankees’ new manager said Thursday. “I already spoke with him on this trip and I think that there is a good chance that he will return to the team.” Girardi spoke while was on a scouting trip to ...
Rivera Wants Four Years
2007-11-15 18:08:00
Why is that three-year, $45MM offer to Mariano Rivera from the Yankees still on the table?  According to Ken Rosenthal, it's because Rivera wants four guaranteed years.  He's looking at the contracts of Jorge Posada, Billy Wagner, and even Alex Rodriguez in demanding to be paid through his age 41 season.  As I said before, I think it's time for the Yankees to go to Plan B. Rosenthal says the Yanks are still the favorite for Rivera, despite his quote about playing for the Dodgers.  Rivera has apparently told his agents to shop him around, as he's annoyed by Hank Steinbrenner's public comments about his age.  Hank seems to make a lot of public comments that don't seem professional or well thought-out.  showad();
Mariano Rivera, The 45 Million Dollar Man
2007-11-14 17:39:00
The Tyler Kepner of the New York Times reports the Yankees made a final three-year/$45 million offer to their Hall-of-Fame closer, Mariano Rivera, and have been surprised that he has not accepted the offer yet.  Following up, ESPN's Buster Olney reports some reaction: "Spoke to several agents and executives with rival teams Tuesday who are surprised that Rivera is hesitating as he decides whether to accept that offer." Given the money being passed out to 36-year-old catchers, I am not as surprised as I should be.  However, the highest dollar value contract for a closer is BJ Ryan's $47 MM and the highest average annual value closer contract is Billy Wagner's $10.75MM per year for four seasons.  The Yankee's offer is for fewer years than Wagner got and for more money.  It is almost as much money in two fewer years than the contract the Blue Jays gave BJ Ryan.  I can't conclude it isn't a very fair offer. Looking at what the market has paid for other clo...
Day 137 And Counting
2007-11-14 16:15:00
The Twins acquired OF Craig Monroe from the Cubs for a PTBNL. That PTBNL is dependent on the Twins signing Monroe for less than he made last season ($4.8MM). In addtion, it must be done prior to December 1st because Monroe is arbitration eligible and the Twins won't offer him the opportunity to increase his 2007 salary.The Yankees made a final 3Yr/$45MM offer to closer Mariano Rivera - and he did not immediately accept. I don't see any other team matching the money and years, but I will not say it is inconceivable.
Yankees Offer To Rivera: 3/45
2007-11-14 04:20:00
UPDATE: Hank Steinbrenner confirms the offer as 3/45.  Not sure what Rivera is waiting for...no need to haggle over a no-trade clause since Rivera would be a 10 and 5 player.    According to Tyler Kepner of the New York Times, the Yankees have a very aggressive offer on the table for closer Mariano Rivera: three years, $45MM.  $15MM a year for a closer!  It's unheard of.  Billy Wagner makes $10.5MM annually, but he signed two years ago.  Rivera's next deal could inflate Francisco Cordero's contract.  If Rivera pushes for a higher average annual salary or a fourth year, I think the Yankees would be right to pass no matter what kind of media backlash they might receive. showad();
Yankees Sign Posada - 4 Years, $52.4MM
2007-11-13 04:56:00
Mark Feinsand has the scoop: the Yankees beat the buzzer and signed Jorge Posada to a four-year, $52MM contract.  Omar Minaya was ready to pounce, but Brian Cashman got it done.  Posada jumps above Ivan Rodriguez as the game's highest-paid catcher. The Yankees probably could've signed Posada for three years, $30MM back in February.  His huge season cost them big-time, though it's still slightly less than I expected. Feinsand also says re-signing Mariano Rivera is something that should happen this week. showad();
Rivera, Posada, Lowell To Hit Open Market?
2007-11-13 04:25:00
Brian Cashman was unable to reach an agreement with either of his big-name free agents tonight.  Both Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada will hit the open market despite receiving improved offers from the Yankees.  Rivera hinted that he could follow Joe Torre to the Dodgers.  That seems an unlikely way for the Dodgers to spend $40MM+. Honestly I thought the Yankees would extend themselves to get both deals done by midnight tonight.  I'm surprised to see this pair hit the open market, where any team is liable to overpay.  Peter Abraham speculates that Posada might require four years, $56MM, because that's what Mike Lowell wants. Speaking of Lowell - the Red Sox don't seem willing to stretch to add that fourth year.  They're still negotiating, so maybe something creative can be done before Lowell starts fielding offers from other clubs. showad();
Yanks nearing deal with Mariano Rivera
2007-11-06 14:13:00
Newsday reports it appears the New York Yankees and reliever Mariano Rivera are nearing the completion of a...
Yankees Meet With Rivera
2007-10-30 20:22:00
Mark Feinsand has the scoop: Mariano Rivera, his agent, and Brian Cashman have convened at Legends Field in Tampa.  Feinsand says a three-year, $40MM offer is expected.  Most folks assume there's no chance the Yanks let Mo walk after A-Rod's departure. $13.3MM annually would make Rivera the game's highest-paid closer.  He was already tied for that honor this year with Billy Wagner at $10.5MM. showad();
Phils to pursue Mariano Rivera (Yahoo! Sports)
2007-10-22 16:20:00
The Philadelphia Phillies -;will certainly will explore Mariano Rivera’s availability in the coming… Read the full story.
Phils to pursue Mariano Rivera
2007-10-22 16:20:00
The Philadelphia Phillies -;will certainly will explore Mariano Rivera's availability in the coming...
Sunday A-Rod Recap
2007-10-21 21:07:00
I hate to post about the same guy twice in a row, but there's been a flurry of Alex Rodriguez speculation on this fine October Sunday.  To break it down, here's a brief recap: The New York Post reports the Yankees are expected to make an offer to prevent A-Rod from free agency.  However, the offer will approach neither $300MM nor 12 years.  I think this is both expected and a smart move by the Yanks because... Nick Cafardo likens Scott Boras' approach toward marketing A-Rod's "Iconic Value" to the exaggeratory strategy he took with Daisuke Matsuzaka.  And Johnny Damon, for that matter. Bob Klapisch reports that in Torre's wake, there will be much posturing from Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, and Alex Rodriguez who we can expect to wait as long as possible to make any decision(s).  And this is because... The New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand notes that "it is unlikely that the Yanks will have all of their issues resolved" before the ...
Yanks To Pursue Rowand?
2007-10-20 22:02:00
A source of mine with Yankee connections had some good info for me today.  Much was discussed yesterday in Tampa. For starters, the Yanks are expected to make "eye-popping" offers to retain Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera before the World Series ends.  The team does not want the pair to file for free agency. Additionally, the Yankees may make a big play for Aaron Rowand.  They believe a package of Melky Cabrera, Chien-Ming Wang, and Ian Kennedy would entice the Twins for Johan Santana.  That's a huge price, but doesn't seem out of line to me for the best pitcher in baseball. My source didn't have anything about Andy Pettitte, who hated seeing Joe Torre go and will take a month to decide if he's even going to play next year.
Mariano Rivera To Test The Market
2007-10-19 04:41:00
As you know, Joe Torre's rejection of the Yankees' weak offer may influence the thinking of Mariano Rivera.  The Journal News' Peter Abraham has more on that angle: Just spoke to somebody I know who is tight with Mariano Rivera. He said that Mo is more determined than ever to test the market after the developments of today.  Mo?s comment: ?The Yankees are one of 30 teams now.? Hank Steinbrenner has insisted Joba Chamberlain spend 2008 as a starter, heightening the Yankees' need to make the best offer to Rivera.  Ultimately I think they will.  The guess from Jon Heyman was two years, $26MM plus an option year for 2010 for Rivera.  He could probably get three years guaranteed on the open market. Rivera doesn't think he could bear to put on a Red Sox uniform, so maybe the Yankees are one of 29 teams.  The Phillies plan to get in the mix for Rivera for sure.
Cashman Takes Firm Stance On A-Rod
2007-10-18 18:04:00
When we last heard from him eight days ago, Brian Cashman left himself some wiggle room to negotiate with Alex Rodriguez even if he opts out in November and the Yankees lose the Texas money.  The implication then was that higher-ranking club officials could overrule Cashman's recommendation. Yesterday, after the Yankees' meeting of the minds in Tampa, Cashman took a firmer stance: If Alex Rodriguez opts out of his contract then we will not participate in free agency.  That is accurate and that is definitive. Why this is being aired out in public I'm not sure, but at this point the Yankees will seem kind of stupid if they do negotiate with Rodriguez after he opts out.  It really seems that they're not kidding about not wanting to lose the Texas money or enter a bidding war.  Meanwhile Scott Boras just spent three full days convincing A-Rod to opt out.  However, Ken Davidoff believes that rather than opt out, A-Rod will sign an extension amounting to $297M...
More About That Team from the Bronx
2007-10-16 06:02:00
IGN Sports' Dan Phillips has come up with a list of recommendations for the Yankees as they try to "right" the 94-win ship, with the premise that "The Yanks should wave goodbye to sentimentality." I can't argue with two of them, ("Let Joe Torre Walk" and "Sign A-Rod") but the other two represent the opposite of good advice:2) Let Jorge Posada WalkPosada is coming off the best season by an aging catcher in baseball history, which is precisely why the Yankees should let some other team get suckered into paying him the big bucks. Aging catchers inevitably break down into mere shells of their former selves, and what's worse, they do it suddenly and without warning. Do you really want to fork over a three-year, 45 million-dollar contract to Posada on the assumption that he'll defy one of the few universal truths in baseball and produce offensively well into his late thirties? Just ask Red Sox fans how that worked out with Jason Varitek. Just one year after signing their oft-injured s...
Odds and Ends: A-Rod, Boras, Pettitte
2007-10-15 12:00:00
Early Monday morning reading material... Interesting article in the New York Daily News regarding Scott Boras and Alex Rodriguez.  Boras insists that many of his clients have not taken the largest deal offered to them, giving examples.  The article also touches upon recent Boras clients connected to performance-enhancing drugs (Rick Ankiel and Scott Schoeneweis).  Boras' agency is known for its obsessive attention to detail for all of its clients, and seeing a few of them busted raises some questions. Last winter, we discussed the possibility of Hiroki Kuroda coming over from Japan.  Well, he's a free agent again, and Nick Cafardo is wondering if 2008 will be the year.  Cafardo also noted that Daisuke Matsuzaka did not earn the Red Sox nearly as much marketing revenue as Scott Boras suggested. Newsday's Ken Davidoff says Andy Pettitte intends to exercise his $16MM player option for 2008.  Davidoff points out that Pettitte has the same deadline for th...
Latest Phillies Rumors: Lowell, Rivera, Schilling
2007-10-12 16:11:00
Let's catch up on the rumors and minor moves involving the Phillies recently. One offseason objective is, of course, third base.  Abraham Nunez was an easy buyout decision; Pat Gillick will import a new third baseman this winter one way or another.  Phils fans can stop dreaming up A-Rod scenarios; Gillick won't pursue him.  Mike Lowell is the one free agent 3B on the Phils' radar.  While Lowell wouldn't mind playing in Philly, he made it clear yesterday that Boston remains his first choice.  So there's a good chance Gillick will have to get his man via trade.  Scott Lauber names Garrett Atkins and Joe Crede (free agent after '08, Boras client) as possible targets.  We all know how Gillick loves dealing with Kenny Williams (and the Sox can use Josh Fields at third base). Rod Barajas won't be retained; Chris Coste will serve as the backup to Carlos Ruiz.  A nice, cheap catching tandem. How about pitching?  Randy Miller has a source ...
Torre's Future Remains Unclear, and so Does Mo's [David Stefanini]
2007-10-11 15:49:00
Mariano Rivera has not been quite as to who he wants managing the New York Yankees next season. Joe Torre is his guy, and if the Yanks want to resign him, they may want to think twice about letting Torre ago. Rivera has said, "I don't see why they're even thinking [about letting Torre go]. I wish he's back, definitely. If you ask me what I would want, I want him back." When asked about how he plans on opting out of his contract, Rivera said, "I'm going to be open to hear all offers...The Yankees had the opportunity and didn't do nothing with it." Rivera isn't happy that Joe Torre could be fired as manager of Yankees and said the team's decision will be factored into whether or not he returns. I doubt very much that Rivera will leave the Yankees, no matter who is the manager. Torre is more than likely gone, and Rivera is probably looking for a way to get the Yanks worried so they'd throw more money is way. He has a great relationship with Torre, but he also has a great fan b...
Torre's Status Will Influence Rivera
2007-10-10 21:33:00
Mariano Rivera isn't a sure thing to return to the Yankees in 2008.  He's not happy about Joe Torre's unknown status, and he doesn't seem thrilled that the Yanks passed on their opportunity to re-sign him earlier this year. Jon Heyman's best guess yesterday: the Yanks re-sign Rivera for two years and $26MM, plus an option year for 2010.  That seems fairly reasonable to me; it's still hard to picture a closer earning more than $13MM.  But Rivera may listen to offers, and it wouldn't be a shock to see a team offer him three years guaranteed. One stopper who could average such a salary in his next deal is Joe Nathan.  Nathan will be well underpaid at $6MM next year; he's arguably the game's best closer.  From 2004-07, Nathan has a 1.94 ERA and 11.3 K/9 in 282.3 innings.  He's also got 160 saves over that four-year span.  If given an extension window, would the Yankees part with a Robinson Cano this winter to get Nathan?
Mariano Rivera will shop for post-season deal (Yahoo! Sports)
2007-10-09 12:01:00
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera’s contract is up, and he made some noise in spring training when the… Read the full story.
Mariano Rivera will shop for post-season deal
2007-10-09 12:01:00
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera's contract is up, and he made some noise in spring training when the...
Who is the "Truest" Yankee of Them All?
2007-09-10 06:28:00
Mike Lupica of the NY Daily News feels that Joba Chamberlain's career path should mimic that of the greatest Yankee of the last decade. But Chamberlain's future isn't the only thing he's wrong about. In addition, the man doesn't even realize who the best Yankee of the last decade is:Joba Chamberlain is going to be a big Yankee starter, I get that. Going to be such a tremendous Yankee starter that they can't pitch him two days in a row while he's a reliever. I get that. And good for Brian Cashman to take the long view on a guy pitching short relief. What I don't get: Why can't Joba Chamberlain be groomed to be the Mo Rivera of the future?He could be. And from the looks of it, he'd have considerable success in the closer role. But great closers aren't as valuable as great, or even very good, starters. The most innings Mariano Rivera has ever thrown in a year is 107 2/3, as a setup man in 1996. Since becoming a closer, his highest IP total is 80 2/3, in 2001. Since succe...
Life in the Show: Mariano Rivera
2007-04-28 16:08:00
Life in the big leagues can be tough. Just ask Mariano Rivera. The Yankees closer has had it rough lately and spoke with Ken Rosenthal about the season so far. Click here to view the video. Read the full story.
Mariano Rivera
2007-04-21 13:40:00
Prior to the start of the season, Yankees manager Joe Torre said he would limit Mariano Rivera to one-inning appearances.  As a Yankees fan, I put as much credence in that as I do politicans who claim something is being done "for the children." However, just as a small part of me wants that politican to be honest, I also wanted to believe that Torre would be able to know how to quit Mariano.  But he can't.  Mariano was brought into the 8th inning and promptly blew the save.  If he hadn't, he'd have pitched a second inning. What makes this so disappointing is the Yankees made a decision to carry 13 pitchers; yet, Torre cannot find one of the six other relievers he could use.  That seems to reflect poorly on someone - either management for giving Torre players that aren't usable or Torre for not being flexible enough to take advanatage of his roster. Froma  fantasy perspective, is anyone concerned that Mariano has blown consecutive saves?  And if...
Mariano Rivera in Boston in 2008???
2007-02-15 09:11:01
When asked by a New York Post reporter on Wednesday about the possibility of playing in Boston next season, Mariano Rivera had this to say: ?You never know. Everybody has the same shot. The Yankees will not have an advantage.? Mariano is a free agent after this season and it seems that the Yankees don’t want to negotiate with him right now. The Yankees rarely ever work on contracts during spring training. They would rather wait til the end of the season to assess his performance this season and check his health. To me, this is absolutely crazy. Of course, I’d love to see Mariano in a Sox uniform closing games next season. But when you have arguably the best closer in baseball who really wants to finish his career in New York, you get a deal done. I can’t imagine the Yankees opening their new ballpark in 2009 without Rivera in uniform. Technorati: Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox Share This
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