Sunday, March 10, 2013

Rivera calling it a career after '13

It was reported earlier this week that Mariano Rivera intends to retire following the 2013 season, but he made it official this morning at a press conference at the Yankees? spring training complex in Tampa.

In a room packed with teammates, members of the front office and the media, Rivera started by joking that Yankees general manager Brian Cashman gave him a two-year extension, but he soon cut to the chase.

?I?d love to tell you guys that after this year, I will be retired,? said Rivera, who called it a ?privilege and honor? to spend his entire career in pinstripes.

Rivera confirmed today that he originally intended to retire after the 2012 season, but his plans changed after he suffered a season-ending right knee injury in May. While he turned 43 in November, he wants to go out on his own terms. He issued a warning to opposing hitters during the press conference, saying that he has a few bullets left, but intends ?to use them well.? He?ll get started this afternoon when he makes his Grapefruit League debut against the Braves.

Rivera, a 12-time All-Star, owns a 2.21 ERA over his 18-year career and ranks first all-time with 608 career saves. He has an 0.70 ERA in 96 postseason games.

Source: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/09/mariano-rivera-confirms-that-he-will-retire-following-the-2013-season/related/

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