Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl After years of tip-toeing around the issue, Mariano Rivera on Monday made his strongest statements yet that this will be his final season on the mound.
MLB: Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera Will Undergo Throat Surgery on Friday
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will have surgery on his vocal cords on Friday, but the procedure is not expected to impact his ability to pitch next season.
MLB: Yankees’ Mariano Rivera Hints at Retirement
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Mariano Rivera, while he waits to find out if he needs a surgical procedure done on his vocal cords, speculated that 2012 could be the final year of his career.
MLB: Yankees’ Closer Mariano Rivera Sets MLB Record For All-Time Career Saves!
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl It’s been said again and again over his 16-year career. And now it’s official: Mariano Rivera is the top closer in baseball history. The seemingly ageless right-hander recorded his 602nd career save on Monday in the New York Yankees’ 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, placing him alone atop baseball’s career saves list.
MLB: Yankee’s Closer Mariano Rivera Ties Record for All-Time Career Saves
Trevor Hoffman has company.  Mariano Rivera recorded his 601st career save in the Yankees’ 7-6 victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday, tying him for the career saves mark. Rivera also has 42 postseason saves, that are not included in his career total.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
