Mo, Lack of Offense Ruin Ponson's Gem

Yankee broadcaster Michael Kay asked a question after Mariano Rivera gave up a run in the ninth Friday night to cost New York the game for his second straight outing.  He pondered, "How can Rivera be so unhittable in save situations but inconsistent in non-save situations?" I can answer that.  Pressure. Believe it or not, there's actually more room for error when you're leading by one to three runs than there is in a tie ballgame, and that buffer makes it easier to pitch. But Mo's indestructable.  He's a god among men.  He's cured cancer.  He's infallible. No, he's not.  He's simply a pitcher who's very good at usually getting three outs before giving up one to three runs. Let's say you were in sales and your job was to wake up at 4 p.m., come into work at 4:30, and close the deal on a client that your co-workers had been working on impressing with their outstanding presentation since 8:30 am.  Sure, you're responsible for making the client sign, ... (link)