Yankees Play Hardball

I’m fairly amused by the Jeter negotiations because both sides are saying ridiculous things.

But there’s one negotiation that I’m more worried about. That’s Mariano Rivera (for the record, my favorite Yankee). Mo wants two years. The Yankees are offering one. Unlike Jeter, Mo was excellent last year. Yes, he’s 40, but have you seen him pitch? Effortless. He’s not going to break down next year. He could throw that splitter at 45 and no one hits it.

As a Yankee fan, I haven’t worried about the ninth inning for 13 years. Think about that. Since 1997.

I can handle a new shortstop. Not sure I can handle a new closer.