09-22-2005, 04:16 AM
The Jays Wrote:It was no stretch in April to say that Rivera wasn't the best closer. Some or all of Gagne, Lidge, Rodriguez, Nathan, and possibly Foulke were considered by most everyone (aside from direhard Yankee fans like you, who also think that Jeter is both the best defensive and offensive shortstop in baseball) to better than Rivera.Galt Wrote:Mariano isn't the best closer anymore.Yep.
He has most assuredly had an amazing year, probably his best ever, and definitely was without a shadow of a doubt the best closer in baseball this year.
One area of concern:
2005 vs. Boston (regular season)
8.2 innings 6 runs
2004 vs. Boston (regular season)
10.2 innings 5 runs
2004 vs. Boston (playoffs)
3.1 innings 702,052,252 runs