Tag Archives: Mariano Rivera

Yankees off to slow start, but it’s not time to panic

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Rob Abruzzese
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Before the season started the two things that we expected to be good from the Yankees were Robinson Cano and the pitching staff. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case the first week of the season and they have gotten off to a slow 2-4 start. That doesn't mean that it's time to panic or give up on ...

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Yankees roster nearly set as David Aardsma is DFA’d

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Rob Abruzzese
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The Yankees 25-man roster is not official yet, but it is all but set after the Yankees made a slew of moves following their final spring exhibition game against a pro team today. They play Army in West Point on Saturday before opening the season against the Red Sox on Monday. The most surprising news of ...

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Yankees close to finalizing a trade for Vernon Wells, and other notes

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Rob Abruzzese
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The Yankees and Angels are discussing a deal that would send Vernon Wells to the Bronx for a low-level prospect with the Angels picking up most of the $42 million he's owed over the next two seasons, according to Jeff Passan, Mark Feinsand, and David Waldstein. The deal isn't official yet, but a source told Feinsand ...

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Ode To The Sandman: Mariano Rivera, the greatest reliever in history

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Rilwan Ameen
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Growing up watching the New York Yankees throughout their dynastic runs of the mid-late 1990's and run of 17 playoff appearances in the last 18 years, there has been one constant at the end of games: No. 42 Mariano Rivera. It’s fitting that Jackie Robinson and Mariano Rivera have both worn the No.  42, as the ...

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Yankees have also tried to get Chipper and Rolen out of retirement, and other notes

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Rob Abruzzese
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With Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, and Curtis Granderson each on the DL for at least the first month and a half of the season, the Yankees are getting desperate. Yesterday, I told you that they tried to get Derrek Lee out of retirement, but it didn't end there. The Yankees also checked in with Chipper Jones ...

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Yankees considering pulling Derrek Lee out of retirement, and other notes

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Rob Abruzzese
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With Mark Teixeira out for at least 8-10 weeks and with Alex Rodriguez and Curtis Granderson already on the DL, the Yankees offense is in trouble. Apparently Brian Cashman thinks it's bad enough that he has contacted first baseman Derrek Lee to see if he has any interest in coming out of retirement, according to ...

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Thoughts on Mark Teixeira’s return, Headley, Mustelier, and other notes

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Rob Abruzzese
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The Yankees have said that they expect Mark Teixeira will miss 8-10 weeks, but that very well could be on the low-end as wrist injuries are tricky. Just ask Mark DeRosa, who was chased by the Yankees when he was a free agent after the 2009 season. Back then he was a guy who could play ...

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Watch: Video of the Mariano Rivera’s retirement press conference

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Rob Abruzzese

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Mariano Rivera officially announces retirement, and other notes

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Rob Abruzzese
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The rumors were true. Mariano Rivera, the Yankees ace in the bullpen for the past 18 years, officially announced that he will retire after the 2013 season during a press conference this morning. “It’s official now," Rivera said. "After this year, I will be retiring.” “The time is almost ending,” he added. “The little gas that I ...

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Mariano Rivera expected to announce retirement on Saturday

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Rob Abruzzese
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UPDATE: The Yankees have scheduled a 10:00 a.m. press conference for Saturday at Steinbrenner Field where Rivera will announce his retirement after the 2013 season, per Joel Sherman. ORIGINAL POST: Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is expected to announce soon, possibly as soon as Sunday, that he will retire at the end of this season, according to Buster Olney of ...

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