2012 Mariano Rivera Performance Thread

[Yankees1962]

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Assuming they make the playoffs, if he can round back into form prior to October, what better time to take advantage of a cyborg. It's not like an arm injury to a guy with 10+ years left in the tank. I do wonder though if he came back and went out on top if that would mean he'd retire prior to the '13 season.

IMO, I think he's committed mentally to pitching in 2013.

[Yankee Fan in Boston]

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Assuming they make the playoffs, if he can round back into form prior to October, what better time to take advantage of a cyborg. It's not like an arm injury to a guy with 10+ years left in the tank. I do wonder though if he came back and went out on top if that would mean he'd retire prior to the '13 season.

Mo already said he is coming back. Mo is true to his word.

[RenoHightower]

Its more likely that the Yankees will tell Mo to take his time and be ready for next year.

Why? If he's ready to pitch, why not have him pitch?

[JDPNYY]

If Mariano comes back and pitches like Mariano and if Joba comes back and pitches like Joba was supposed to always pitch like, well then the Yankee Bullpen is awfully deep. What is to become of Cody Eppley?

[JL25and3]

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Assuming they make the playoffs, if he can round back into form prior to October, what better time to take advantage of a cyborg. It's not like an arm injury to a guy with 10+ years left in the tank. I do wonder though if he came back and went out on top if that would mean he'd retire prior to the '13 season.

They'd have to arrange an injury to another reliever in order to get Mo on the roster. Not that that would be too difficult...

[Mr Coffee]

They'd have to arrange an injury to another reliever in order to get Mo on the roster. Not that that would be too difficult...

Jeff Gillooly? That seems a bit harsh.

[Yankee Fan in Boston]

They'd have to arrange an injury to another reliever in order to get Mo on the roster. Not that that would be too difficult...

Would they? He's just on the DL -- wouldn't he be eligible?

[Yankee Tripper]

They'd have to arrange an injury to another reliever in order to get Mo on the roster. Not that that would be too difficult...

Would they? He's just on the DL -- wouldn't he be eligible?

Yeah he'd be totally eligible, they'd just have to activate him from the DL.

Not only that if he's not ready he can be used as the injured player to add basically any pitcher from the farm to replace HIM on the post season roster if they want to.

[False1]

IMO, I think he's committed mentally to pitching in 2013.

Mo already said he is coming back. Mo is true to his word.

My line of thinking was that he made that commitment/those comments when it was extremely doubtful he step on a mound this season. Not saying he wouldn't come back in '13 regardless, but if he were for example to seal a game 7 victory at home in the '12 WS, if that wouldn't be the way he wanted to go out.

[teknetic]

I was under the assumption that he'd be ready by May-June next year. Was this never the case?

[sweet_lou_14]

I was under the assumption that he'd be ready by May-June next year. Was this never the case?

I remember hearing about a possible 2012 return almost from the beginning. I still think that's crazy talk, but at a minimum I think a full season in 2013 is becoming a more realistic expectation.

[ymike673]

I remember hearing about a possible 2012 return almost from the beginning. I still think that's crazy talk, but at a minimum I think a full season in 2013 is becoming a more realistic expectation.

I would hate to see Mo rush back and not be the same pitcher in 2012. If Joba does come back the bullpen should be more than good enough to get through the Post Season. Would rather see Mo pitch in 2013 back to his usual form.

[Shadoux101]

[QUOTE=JDPNYY;7543640]If Mariano comes back and pitches like Mariano and if Joba comes back and pitches like Joba was supposed to always pitch like, well then the Yankee Bullpen is awfully deep. What is to become of Cody Eppley?[/QUOTE]

AAA.

Trade bait! Eppley for Trumbo.

[Mr. Mxylsplk]

Would rather see Mo pitch in 2013 back to his usual form.

I would rather see Mo pitch when he's healthy and ready to pitch. I think it would be foolish to rush a valuable player back. I think it would be similarly foolish to hold a valuable player back if he's truly ready. (I also think the concept of "more than good enough" doesn't exist in the post-season).

[Blazer]

I would rather see Mo pitch when he's healthy and ready to pitch. I think it would be foolish to rush a valuable player back. I think it would be similarly foolish to hold a valuable player back if he's truly ready. (I also think the concept of "more than good enough" doesn't exist in the post-season).

Well put.

I recall when Jerry Rice tried to come back too soon from a similar injury. The result was a broken knee cap in his very first game in spite of the fact that he looked 100%.

[Eldee5]

Random tidbit:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/yanks-m...0447--mlb.html

The New York Stock Exchange announced Monday that New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will ring the Opening Bell on Wednesday, July 18.

Hope tomorrow's a banner day for the stock market--we can all give credit to the GOAT!

[JDPNYY]

Let's hope he doesn't trip going up to that podium.

[NerfBall55]

Random tidbit:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/yanks-m...0447--mlb.html

Hope tomorrow's a banner day for the stock market--we can all give credit to the GOAT!

Shouldn't he do the closing bell?

[35Knucklecurve]

Shouldn't he do the closing bell?

Gimme 42 shares of Mo to go.

[-tz]

I just heard it on the radio.

[JL25and3]

I just heard it on the radio.

Did it sound tintinnabulous?

[Eldee5]

http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/artic...8190&oid=36019

Although he may be the most successful closer in Major League history, Mariano Rivera spent his hump day actually "starting" for a change.
On Wednesday morning, Rivera rung the opening bell to signal the beginning of the trading day at the New York Stock Exchange, and followed that up with a furious version of the customary closing gavel bang – proving that even though his knee may be injured, his right arm is as lively as ever.

You can see the video here:
http://youtu.be/ttSFHIP2RPw

[longtimeyankeefan]

Would they? He's just on the DL -- wouldn't he be eligible?

Actually, you can argue that Mo is NOT currently on the 40-man roster, since players on the 60-day DL do not count against the 40 man limit.

To activate him from the DL, someone will have to be DFA'd.

[35Knucklecurve]

http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/artic...8190&oid=36019

You can see the video here:
http://youtu.be/ttSFHIP2RPw

Thanks for posting it. He looks great - miss seeing that mega-watt smile of his.

[EvanJ]

Actually, you can argue that Mo is NOT currently on the 40-man roster, since players on the 60-day DL do not count against the 40 man limit.

To activate him from the DL, someone will have to be DFA'd.

When the Yankees activated Sabathia, who was on the 40 man roster while on the 15 day disabled list, and designated McDonald for assignment, that opened a spot on the 40 man roster, although MLB still lists McDonald on the 40 man roster (they can always take him off the 40 man roster later if they haven't done so already). Note that Chamberlain and possibly Aardsma will also need to be put on the 40 man roster before Rivera comes back.