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fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com - 23 days ago
Mariano dwarfs all other October pitchers
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Yes, that headline is an understatement. But consider: In his chat this morning, Rob Neyer was asked whether we should quit calling Mariano Rivera the greatest postseason closer ever and just start saying he’s the greatest postseason player ever. Neyer: “Anyone want to figure out ...
What makes Mo so great
espn.go.com - 22 days ago
What makes Mo so great
— espn.go.com — In the wake of yet another brilliant postseason performance, Dave Allen looks at Mariano Rivera's pitches and... goes a fair piece toward explaining just... (more) What makes Mo so great

Comments vote down No, You're a Towel found this 22 days agofound this
mtv.com - 23 days ago
Lady Gaga Sees Herself In Yankees Star Mariano Rivera
— mtv.com — The New York Yankees are nine innings away from winning the World Series. If everything goes according... to the Yanks' plan on Wednesday night (November 4), Mariano Rivera will take the mound for the final handful of outs, leading the team to its first ... (more) Lady Gaga Sees Herself In Yankees Star Mariano Rivera

Comments vote down Circling The Bases found this 23 days agofound this
2009 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies may have the key to figuring out the New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera
sports.espn.go.com - 27 days ago
2009 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies may have the key to figuring out the New York Yankees' ...
— sports.espn.go.com — PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies didn't beat Mariano Rivera in Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday... night. Heck, they didn't even score on him. But they did make Rivera sweat through 39 pitches -- the most he'd thrown in any outing, regular season or ... (more) 2009 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies may have the ...

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No, You're a Towel:  World Series Game 6 Notes and Pitching Matchups

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World Series Game 6 Notes and Pitching Matchups
No, You're a Towel — ... throw out the first pitch, they're going with Scott Brosius who is a pretty good choice too. Mary J. singing national anthem. Quick Links: Love the ending of this blog post by Chris Shearn Great job by Fack Youk taking apart Mike Lupica River Ave Blues points out that the Yankees have won before with key players struggling Joe Posnanski wonders if The Boss "deserves" another championship The OC Register shows just how good Mariano Rivera really is Walk Off Walk has ...

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