Tag Archives: Mariano Rivera

Tale of the tape: Rivera’s 1996 vs. Betances’ 2014

by Derek Posted on October 1, 2014 9:00AM EDT

#455202258 / gettyimages.com A couple weeks ago, Dellin Betances struck out Tampa Bay’s Kevin Kiermaier to break the Yankees’ single-season strikeout record for a relief pitcher. Mariano Rivera was the previous record holder, punching out 130 batters in 1996 as the … Continue reading →

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Brian Cashman’s Free Agency Performance: Relievers

by Derek Posted on January 3, 2014 10:30AM EST

After breaking down Brian Cashman’s history with free agent starters on New Year’s Day, I decided to expand the investigation into other positions. Today, I’m going to look at how the Yankees’ General Manager has fared during his tenure when … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Robertson, life without Mo might not be so bad after all

by Derek Posted on August 20, 2013 9:55AM EDT

For the last five or six years, the concern of replacing Mariano Rivera has lingered. There was a degree of uncertainty as to when, given Mariano’s age and desire to continue playing. The Yankees’ got a taste of a Rivera-less … Continue reading →

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No Surprise: Rivera Back

by Derek Posted on December 1, 2012 7:30PM EST

As expected, Mariano Rivera will be back with the Yankees in 2013 on a one year contract. The agreement pays Mo $10 million in base salary, with performance incentives. Rivera will regain the closer position he lost after blowing out … Continue reading →

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Appreciating Rafael Soriano

by Derek Posted on August 17, 2012 12:55PM EDT

Like him or not, there’s no denying that Rafael Soriano has done a bang up job taking over for Mariano Rivera. He’s sixth in the majors in saves with 29, and has only blown two opportunities. When Mariano went down in … Continue reading →

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