Mariano Rivera
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What a difference a year makes for the Phils...have had to go out and get Lee. But even with Lee and the Hamels from last year, the difference in this series would still have been the fact that the Yankees had Mariano Rivera and the Phillies did not. Join the discussion The Miami... In this article: Cole Hamels, Brad Lidge, Yankees, Cliff Lee, Charlie Manuel, Alex Rodriguez, Philadelphia Phillies, Mariano Rivera, Philadelphia, and World Series |
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Kansas City Star | October 25, 2009
Lee, Sabathia send message: Phils-Yanks in Series
...and brewing drama in the bullpen. The rosters include former World Series MVPs Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Cole Hamels, and familiar October faces Andy Pettitte, Pedro Martinez and Jorge Posada. </p><p>"Any time you play this point in...
In this article: New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, CC Sabathia, Cliff Lee, Alex Rodriguez, MVP, World Series, Joe Girardi, and Ryan Howard
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Philly.com | October 28, 2009
Yo, Yankees, Phillies have dynastic plans of their own
...will start Game 3 on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. "I was emulating the Derek Jeter big hits and Mariano Rivera's big save opportunities, and Andy Pettitte, of course, being lefthanded. But you know what? I think we're kind of the younger...
In this article: Yankees, The Phillies, World Series, Cole Hamels, Dennis Werth, Cincinnati Reds, Yankee Stadium, Derek Jeter, and Andy Pettitte
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Sports Illustrated Writers | October 28, 2009
Lee Jenkins: Why the Phillies will win the World Series
...his usual aplomb and now he is seeing the rewards. While Hamels may never recapture the rhythm he had in '08, Lidge clearly has, and he gives the Phillies a closer to counter Mariano Rivera. The bullpen match-up still favors the Yankees, but...
In this article: Phillies, Yankees, Pedro Martinez, World Series, Cliff Lee, Brad Lidge, Cole Hamels, National League, Ryan Howard, and Yankee Stadium
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More Sports - NY Daily News | October 31, 2009
The Score: At the NYC Marathon, ladies come first
...less Mo Rivera. Harper: Chances are Mariano Rivera will be sharper next time. But the Phillies' good swings against him were a reminder that he needs help. Andy Pettitte will take the ball against the Phillies in Game 3 tonight against...
In this article: Yankees, Cole Hamels, Phillies, and New York
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Kansas City Star | November 01, 2009
Athlete guarantees are stupid, unless we all follow this new rule
...and, depending on how you calculate it, 13* players with a shot at the Hall of Fame. * For what it's worth, I'm counting Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter as locks, with Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, Johnny Damon (seriously),...
In this article: Jimmy Rollins, Jose Guillen, CC Sabathia, Twitter, Derek Jeter, Ryan Howard, Cliff Lee, Chase Utley, and Yankees
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | October 29, 2009
Yankees rebound to level World Series
Jorge Posada singled in Jerry Hairston with an insurance run in the seventh inning and New York's Mariano Rivera, the all-time World Series saves leader, entered in the eighth and induced the final six outs for his 10th Series save. The...
In this article: New York Yankees, World Series, A J Burnett, Mark Teixiera, New York, Philadelphia, Most Valuable Player, Cole Hamels, Jerry Hairston, and Pedro Martinez
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Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969) is a Panamanian professional baseball player who has spent his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", the right-handed Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career. His presence in the late innings of games to record the final outs has played an instrumental role in the Yankees' success, particularly the team's late 1990s dynasty, which won four World Series championships.
Rivera was signed by the Yankees organization in 1990 and spent parts of six seasons in the minor leagues before debuting in the Major Leagues in 1995 as a starting pitcher. He found success after being converted to a relief pitcher in the bullpen. After a breakthrough year in 1996 as a setup man, he became the Yankees' closer in 1997 and has maintained that role for the team ever since. Rivera has become one of the best closers in baseball history, and he has done so by primarily throwing one pitch, a sharp-breaking, mid-90s mile per hour cut fastball that has been called an all-time great pitch.
Rivera is a ten-time All-Star, a four-time American League (AL) Rolaids Relief Man Award winner, and a three-time saves leader. He has recorded the second-most saves in Major League history, and in 2009, he surpassed 500 career saves. Recognized as an exceptional postseason performer, he holds Major League postseason records for saves and earned run average (ERA), among other records. Baseball writers expect Rivera will be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame upon retirement.
- Birth Date:
- November 29, 1969
- Birthplace:
- Panama City, Panama
- Number:
- 42
- Bats:
- Right
- Debut Date:
- 1995
- Debut team:
- New York Yankees
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