Mariano Rivera - good guy

[Glen]

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/13/mariano-rivera-delivers-pizza/

 

 

 

 

[tdawg87]

Why are we honoring this asshole

[Ray McKigney]

Why are we honoring this asshole

 

Yeah, what's up with honoring a player on an opposing team that has never played for the Angels? I don't understand it either. Screw him!

[fan_since79]

We've actually done better against Rivera than almost any other team. Highest batting average, .267

 

On the other hand, Rivera has absolutely owned the Tigers through his career. In 53 games, they are hitting .138 against him, and he has a 6.9 SO/BB ratio vs Detroit.

[Angel Oracle]

As class an act as there is in the game, but I am tired of honoring other teams' players in this way.

We are no longer that young franchise needing to establish a fan base, like in the 1960s and 1970s.  

[Sully151]

Maybe while he is in Anaheim he can surprise one of our relief pitchers and teach him how to be a dominant closer.

[nate]

What an embarrassment that we are honoring this selfish Yankee...

 

Really cool story.  I get the feeling that he is one of those players I will be telling my grandkids about.  "I saw the best relief pitcher in baseball history."

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Nate, you should really save that story for Frieri.

[fan_since79]

What an embarrassment that we are honoring this selfish Yankee...

 

Really cool story.  I get the feeling that he is one of those players I will be telling my grandkids about.  "I saw the best relief pitcher in baseball history."

Not only best relief pitcher, but he also has the highest adjusted ERA+ of ANY pitcher, starter or reliever, all-time.

 

Third best WHIP ever.

[ukyah]

he's an amazing player and if i was at the game i'd give him a standing ovation in celebration of a stand up guy and one of the greatest pitchers ever.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

There are team fans, and there are baseball fans.  The two need not be mutually exclusive.  

 

Well said.

 

Rivera is probably the greatest closer to ever put on a uniform, and we are about to see the end of a truly dominant career. A guy who just goes out and does his job, doesn't brag, doesn't show up opponents, and has done it with class the whole time. I'm not a fan of his team, but I appreciate the greats of the game no matter who they play for.

[Ohtaniland]

Stay tuned for the Vernon Wells and Torii Hunter tributes next season.

[eligrba]

Well said.

 

Rivera is probably the greatest closer to ever put on a uniform, and we are about to see the end of a truly dominant career. A guy who just goes out and does his job, doesn't brag, doesn't show up opponents, and has done it with class the whole time. I'm not a fan of his team, but I appreciate the greats of the game no matter who they play for.

 

+1

[Ohtaniland]

Well said.

Rivera is probably the greatest closer to ever put on a uniform, and we are about to see the end of a truly dominant career. A guy who just goes out and does his job, doesn't brag, doesn't show up opponents, and has done it with class the whole time. I'm not a fan of his team, but I appreciate the greats of the game no matter who they play for.

Agreed. I always hated how K-Rod handled his business. He would make a complete jerk out of himself after a save.

[Bruce Nye]

I might feel different if the Angels team was competitive, but they're not.  The team as constructed is an embarrassment.  So I have no problem recognizing a great player.  Face it, half of the fans this weekend will be Yankee fans.

 

Get over it.

[DropOfAnaheim]

We can give him a standing ovation on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after he closes out the sweep.

[HaloMagic]

We can give him a standing ovation on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after he closes out the sweep.

LOL. The only way he is getting a save this weekend is if he does it the hard way and pitches the 7th, 8th, and 9th. Because these games aren't going to be close.

[fan_since79]

LOL. The only way he is getting a save this weekend is if he does it the hard way and pitches the 7th, 8th, and 9th. Because these games aren't going to be close.

They're going to be mad, too. They just got swept by the A's.

[Tank]

If I were an artist, I would so paint a picture of him as a centaur.

Yes, he's that deserving.

[Jimmag]

I am good with this and it is well deserved. I do not look at this as my dislike of the Yankees or players I look at this as the great individual accomplishment of Marino Rivera. He is a big part of MLB history. 

[Mark68]

I am good with this and it is well deserved. I do not look at this as my dislike of the Yankees or players I look at this as the great individual accomplishment of Marino Rivera. He is a big part of MLB history. 

I agree.

 

And he's a decent human being. For a point of contrast, A-Rod has had great individual accomplishments as well, but do you think you will see opposing teams honoring him when he decides to hang 'em up? Assuming he comes back from his "hip" surgery, that is.

 

It's OK to honor a great player AND a good guy, no matter what team he plays for.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

For a point of contrast, A-Rod has had great individual accomplishments as well, but do you thing you will see opposing teams honoring him when he decides to hang 'em up? Assuming he comes back from his "hip" surgery, that is.

 

If he can get enough steroids in him, he ought to be ready for spring training.

[ukyah]

I agree.

 

And he's a decent human being. For a point of contrast, A-Rod has had great individual accomplishments as well, but do you think you will see opposing teams honoring him when he decides to hang 'em up? Assuming he comes back from his "hip" surgery, that is.

 

It's OK to honor a great player AND a good guy, no matter what team he plays for.

 

 

this is a great point.

[Amazing Larry]

I still think its bullshit that we're honoring a player from another team. I didn't like it when we honored Ripken either. Speaking of Ripken, when is that Kevin Costner interview going to happen?

For those who are going to the game on Sunday, enjoy your Father's Day honoring a Yankee. I'm sure the guido next to you will be more than happy to rub it in your face.

[Ray McKigney]

I still think its bullshit that we're honoring a player from another team. I didn't like it when we honored Ripken either. Speaking of Ripken, when is that Kevin Costner interview going to happen?

For those who are going to the game on Sunday, enjoy your Father's Day honoring a Yankee. I'm sure the guido next to you will be more than happy to rub it in your face.

 

Yep.