Mariano Is Back

Even as an Indians fan, it's good to see Mariano back to what he was.

Last year was a fluke year having a 3.15 ERA.

This year? 13 scoreless, only giving up 4 hits all year.

I became an even bigger fan once Papelbon thought he was in Mariano's class, because he def. isn't!

That's very simple Willy.

Rivera has been dominating the closer position for 12 years, with over 450 saves.

Papelbon has only 2 years completed as a closer.

There's something to be said for doing it as Papelbon has, because he's been great and lights out. But he's a decade short of Rivera. It's hard to be great for a couple years, it's a whole nother world to do it for 12.

Rivera is the greatest closer ever. That's pretty easy logic to follow then that Papelbon isn't in his league.

I'm not a fan of Borowski

But considering he's been hurt almost the whole year, it's hard to blow 5-10 saves.

Hands down best ever.

Wanna know why.  Click on his name...Mariano Rivera.... and look at his career stats. Mind Numbing

Rivera has been dominating the closer position for 12 years, with over 450 saves.

Papelbon has only 2 years completed as a closer.

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Yep, that's exactly it, and it's why Paps bent so many people out of shape by suggesting he's as good as Mo.  The last two years, sure, he's been as dominant a closer as Mo.  But you don't go comparing yourself to a legend until you can do it year after year after year.  I think Papelbon will do this, but you've got to prove it.  I hate the Yankees, but no one can deny Sir Mo his place.  Plus, I'll always love him for 2004. : )

LSU73, What down years are you talking about?  Haven't the Yankee