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One thing to like about the Yankees: Mariano Rivera never seems to age. (AP) TAMPA, Fla. They also have arg
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TAMPA — A few minutes after David Robertson talked about what big shoes he will have to fill after Mariano Rivera retires, The Great Rivera laced up his size 11 turf shoes a couple lockers down from Robertson in the Yankees’ clubhouse. “These are big sho
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Another spring training that just might be Mariano Rivera’s last, and whenever Rivera talks about the possibility of retirement, he inevitably talks about the possibility of playing center field. “Well, you know what, I want to,” Rivera said. “I want to
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TAMPA, Fla.For pretty much the first time ever, people are doubting Mariano Rivera. People inside the Yankees organization, even.They don't question his ability to save Yankees wins, mind you. They just don't believe baseball's all-time best closer when
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Patrick McDermott/Getty ImagesMariano Rivera, seen here in a file photo, hinted at retirement Monday but there is still some disbelief he will go. TAMPA, Fla.
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One of the treats of getting to Yankee Stadium early in the afternoon on a game day is to watch Mariano Rivera patrol center field during batting practice, gracefully making sure everything hit in his general direction doesn’t hit the turf. Had things go
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Yankees fans might be pleased to know that David Robertson feels exactly the same way about Mariano Rivera’s presumed impending retirement as you do—hoping it’s not really true. Bearing a label as the Yankees relief magician—his teammates call him Houdin
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February, 21, 2012 Feb 21 2:58 PM ET Pitchers and catchers report this week, and this week's edition of the Baseball Today podcast (with Mark Simon and fill-in guest Steve Berthiaume) touches on everything you could want in a spring training preview. Mar
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To a man, the New York Yankees vowed this one would be different, and it was. The defending world champions were a poised portrait in pinstripes behind lefthanded pitcher Andy Pettitte while taking a commanding three-games-to-one lead in the American Lea
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Yankee fans are grappling with the possibility that 2012 could be the swansong season for their legendary closer, 42-year-old Mariano Rivera. Imagine, just one more season at Yankee Stadium where fans get to bask in the ultimate ninth inning experience:
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Manny Ramirez found a taker in Oakland — at a bargain price. The suspended slugger agreed on a minor league contract yesterday with the Athletics that is worth approximately $500,000 if he's added to the big league roster. The A's announced the deal and
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After years of tip-toeing around the issue, New York Yankees All-Star closer Mariano Rivera made his strongest statements yet that 2012 will be his final season on the mound. “How many times did I tell you guys this is my last year?,” Rivera jokingly ask
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TAMPA — After years of tip-toeing around the issue, Mariano Rivera made his strongest statements yet this will be his final season on the mound. “I made my decision already,” Rivera said in front of his locker at the Yankees’ spring training complex yes
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TAMPA — The chair was occupied, and — in its own way — that was perhaps the first clue it would not be for much longer. When the clubhouse door opened to the media early yesterday morning, there was Mariano Rivera sitting at his locker. On the surface,
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The greatest closer in history, 42-year-old Mariano Rivera, hints that this is his last season. Manny Ramirez will play for the Oakland As. A one-year minor league deal (less his 50-game suspension for performance enhancing drugs) for $500,000. Carmelo A
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TAMPA, Fla. The New York Yankees 42-year-old closer says he has reached a decision about whether he will retir
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Barton Silverman/The New York Times Mariano Rivera is in Tampa Bay, Fla. , for another Yankees spring training. Ah, what a relief it is to see baseball players reporting to camp, gathering in warm weather parks — although in our weird winterless year, the
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New York Yankees' Jorge Posada, right, presents teammate Mariano Rivera, right, with a fireman's helmet to commemorate his record 602 saves before the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at Yankee Sta
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PFT Live: Will the Saints gamble on letting QB Drew Brees be a free agent? HBT: Mariano Rivera says he knows if he's planning to play after 2012, "but I don't have to tell you." Hmmm. Eric Staal had two goals and an assist, Justin Peters cruised to his f
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Finally, pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training, and that means we will have spring training games to talk about in a few weeks. Well, one of those weeks I will be in Dublin, Ireland, but plan to have my laptop with me to stay on top of t
About Mariano Rivera
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Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama) is a Major League Baseball player. He is a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He throws and bats right-handed. Nicknamed "Mo," Rivera originally began his Major League career as a starting pitcher in 1995, but it was after he was moved to the bullpen that he found success. ... Full Article
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New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera fields a grounder during practice at baseball spring training, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
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New York Yankees baseball player Jorge Posada, center, is flanked by teammates Mariano Rivera, left, and Derek Jeter, while standing behind five World Series trophies during a news conference to announce his retirement at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.
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New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera walks in the dugout during the ninth inning of the Yankees 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of baseball's American League division series Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 in New York.
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New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, left, and Derek Jeter leave the field after the top of the ninth inning of the Yankees' 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of baseball's American League division series Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in New York.
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New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera shakes hands with catcher Russell Martin as Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta leaves the field after the Yankees defeated the Tigers 9-3 in Game 1 of baseball's American League division series on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers in the conclusion of Game 1 of baseball's American League division series Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 9-3.
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New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera throws in the ninth inning with Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta (27) at first base in Game 1 of baseball's American League division series, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 9-3.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 30: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game One of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera (L) shakes hands with teammate Jorge Posada prior to Game 1 of their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs in New York, September 30, 2011.
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New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera throws out the first ceremonial pitch during pregame introductions for Game 1 of baseball's American League division series against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera high-fives with teammates during pregame introductions for Game 1 of baseball's American League division series against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera, left, gestures before Game 1 of baseball's American League division series against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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New York Yankees' Jorge Posada, right, presents teammate Mariano Rivera, right, with a fireman's helmet to commemorate his record 602 saves before the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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New York Yankees players present Mariano Rivera, right, with a photo to commemorate his record 602 saves before the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees celebrates after clinching the American League East division against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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New York Yankees players Mariano Rivera (L) and Jorge Posada celebrate with champagne in the locker room after the Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 in their MLB American League baseball game in New York September 21, 2011 to clinch the American League East Division title.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Mariano Rivera #42 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrate after clinching the American League East division against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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New York Yankees' Jorge Posada, left, celebrates with Mariano Rivera, right, after the Yankees clinched the AL East title with a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in New York.
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New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera throws in the ninth inning of the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in their MLB American League baseball game in New York, September 21, 2011.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees enters the game during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 19, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera (C) celebrates with teammates after recording his career record 602nd save after their MLB American League baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York September 19, 2011.
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New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 19, 2011. Rivera recorded his career record 602nd save.
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New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera smiles after recording his career record 602nd save against the Minnesota Twins after their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 19, 2011.
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New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera waves to fans after recording his career record 602nd save against the Minnesota Twins after their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 19, 2011.
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New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera is greeted by his son after recording his 602nd save as the Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 in a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera fields a grounder during practice at baseball spring training, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
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