And if you want a really, really funny and brutally honest (and expletive-laden) recap of this ugly, gawdawful game, check out FackYouk today. Their version of the WPA chart says it all:
I’m quite sure Tamar’s take will be a bit more AP-like.
June 24, 2010
by Jason@IIATMS
With so many reminders of what happened in 2001 there in Arizona, we’re still so very blessed to have #42 to close games.
When, after he had nailed this one shut — a two-inning save that not only required him to throw 40 pitches but also to swing a bat, run to first and go right back to the mound after having made the final out of the top of the 10th — Rivera was asked if his mind flashed back to that fateful night, he chuckled for what seemed like 30 seconds before answering.
“That was 2001, this is 2010,” he said. “I just put that behind me, sir.”
Let the platitudes flow:
- “Only he can get out of that,” said Vazquez, who pitched the first five sloppy innings for his worst outing in a month. “He’s like Ice Man out there.”
- “There’s not a human on the planet who can get out of a jam like Mo,” Rodriguez said.
- Girardi, trying to affect a state of postgame Zen, said, “We’ve seen him do it before.”
In Mo we trust. Always.
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Can we all chip in a few thousand dollars so we can clone Mariano. What a decent human being.A man who's integrity and dignity even outshine his Baseball talent.Fill all branches of Government with Mo Clones and things will get better,quickly If he was a poor man and not a famous pitcher I would love to have him as my neighbor and my friend.The Man is the salt of the earth. He is an inspiration to me. Well done Faithful Servant. He is a blessing in the lives of those who know him, and those like me who watch and learn from him. A 15 yearstar in New York City, and never a hint of impropriety.When you retire, be around for those of us who love the Man you are. A star, an Idol, a man who is what a man should be. Thanks Senor Rivera. Like Derek, you were raised well. Tell your folks we know what good parents they are Baseball is your duty and you have gone above and beyond for you community. Thank You Sir,Dan