Mariano Rivera to reporters on Friday:
“I am coming back. Write it down in big letters. I’m not going out like this.”
“One more round.”
Mariano Rivera to reporters on Friday:
“I am coming back. Write it down in big letters. I’m not going out like this.”
“One more round.”
34 Comments
SP May 4, 2012 20:31
This is an honest question, not a usual dig at the club’s tendencies towards veterans. Do you sign him to serious guaranteed money if he wants to come back but can’t even start pitching again until December? How do you offer a 43 year old pitcher recovering from a blown out knee a guaranteed multi-million contract? But how can you offer God a minor league deal?
bartonbickle May 4, 2012 20:37
I don’t think he’s going to be demanding a huge deal. he will have made $18M this season to only pitch one month. something in the range of $10M probably won’t make him cry.
Brian S. May 5, 2012 00:04
Honestly? Since we have a situation at RF (bring back Swisher?), C (please no more Russ), and of course SP (CC, Nova, Pineda?, Hughes?, Phelps? Who?) I am hoping that we can either offer him a low salary around 5 mil or so or if he wants over 10 mil maybe find a way to move Raffy Soriano because next year in the pen we will have D-Rob, Aardsma, Joba to go along with Mo, Soriano, and maybe even Hughes. Way too many late inning arms.
Brian S. May 8, 2012 10:29
I like Kool Aid.
Paul May 5, 2012 10:11
Honestly, if they can give a 2 year, 9 million contract to a LOOGY who a.) they knew that there was a good chance that he’d be injured for the whole season or even the length of his contract and b.) did nothing over his career nearly as remarkable as what Mo has achieved, then I’m sure they can find a guaranteed roster spot for Rivera.
Rich Mahogany May 6, 2012 12:31
Answers to your questions:
1. Yes, it would be worth it just to avoid the backlash from refusing to sign one of the best and most loved Yankees ever.
2. Assuming he is healthy enough to pitch at all, he would not be making ARod money at 43. He would be making $2-3 million, similar to what Pettitte is making this year. The Yankees have thrown away far more on mediocrities no one cares about.
3. Like Pettitte, Rivera seems like the type of player who will take a deal that makes sense. I don’t think anyone will begrudge the Yankees for making sure Rivera can pitch up to his standards if he comes back.
Bottom line, I’m sure the Yankees would be happy to spend a few million to see if Rivera can end his career on a better note.
If Robertson (or, somehow, Soriano) thrives in the closer role this season, the toughest question will be whether to reinstate Rivera as closer if he is able to pitch again.
Brass Balls May 4, 2012 20:34
Where am I? Mo’s pants, that’s where, bitches.
Rocky Balboa May 4, 2012 20:36
He’s got something left in the basement!!!!!!!
Frank Footer May 4, 2012 20:37
This is the happiest news I’ve heard since my grandfather died.
Brett Pedroia May 4, 2012 20:58
Lulz! Best news I heard since I got out of jail! (Am I out of jail?)
Joe Páwlikowski May 8, 2012 10:29
I like to go to little league games. I tell people it’s me nephew playing.
hi May 4, 2012 20:51
This is awesome. Plus, he can use the time off to forcibly drown a few toddlers in his pool.
Rufus T. Firefly May 4, 2012 21:08
What a fucking asswipe you are.
Or a Red Sawx fan.
But I repeat myself.
hi May 6, 2012 21:26
Someone has no sense of humor…
Mariano's Electrified Pool May 5, 2012 02:57
I’M BACK, BITCHES!
Malcolm May 5, 2012 06:36
Too bad he didn’t get to you first.
Mark Teixeira May 4, 2012 21:06
Unfortunately, my career did… two years ago.
Brian S. May 8, 2012 10:30
I believe in you!
Just Maybe May 4, 2012 22:49
No way is Mo ready to pitch this year – but maybe, if the division is securely wrapped up this September, they’ll let Mo play a game in center field like he’s always wanted. By then he should be able to run, just won’t be in pitching condition. Not much to lose at that point….
I have tix to the final homestand – that’d be a fun thing to see live.
FootDick May 4, 2012 22:59
Shut the fuck up, butt-fuck. Goddammit.
David Robertson May 4, 2012 23:22
Do I have to strike out 4 in an inning??? WTF!
Rocky Balboa May 4, 2012 23:33
I’m convinced that everyone wants my penis.
New Metrics May 5, 2012 04:27
The caption says “one more round” so you guys are already saying ALDS knock out in 2013 already?
Curved Slightly May 5, 2012 08:29
Meanwhile versus Kansas City last night David Robertson issued his own statement: “Don’t fuck with me.”
He then proceeded to K the side for the second time in two appearances.
Simon Adebisi from Oz May 5, 2012 11:50
I want one more round with Said!!!
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The Truth May 5, 2012 17:05
I am the daughter of time.
MAYWEATHER May 5, 2012 22:12
THESE PUSSY YANKEES SHOW NO FIGHT
Tiny Tim Collins May 5, 2012 23:16
Tell me about it. I didn’t even have to break a sweat on my tiny forehead.
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