Remember Mariano Rivera?

bigbet1234 · Jan 23, 2019

I’m old enough to remeber he was lights out when he came in. Good shit.

Opening day less than 70 or so days away?

PatsFan1283 · Jan 23, 2019

Ya, vaguely remember him...

https://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/2004_ALCS.shtml

PoundFoolish · Jan 23, 2019

he is the ONLY closer that was worth it

Keef · Jan 23, 2019

July 14, 2002. Had the Yanks as a big favorite. Had a three run lead in the ninth. Thought it was over.

Mo gives up a slam. I'm thinking there were two outs, maybe even two strikes.

Took a long time to get over that one.

Salsantorre · Jan 23, 2019

Most over-rated stat in sports: saves.

busterhyman · Jan 23, 2019

Sal santorre said:
Most over-rated stat in sports: saves.

unless your team doesn't have a closer

Doug · Jan 23, 2019

Sal santorre said:
Most over-rated stat in sports: saves.[/QUOTE

I totally agree. If a guy like Me is great, then bring him in whenever most needed in the game . When the other team has 2-3 runners on base with 0-1 puts and the starter or lesser reliever is in a major jam and the other team is likely to blow the game wide open !
Any competent major league pitcher should be able to pitch the ninth inning with a 2-run lead and manage to not give up more than one run and grab the stupid save.
Use the pitching staff as a staff
I like the new concept of an opener being used occasionally.