Mariano Rivera Highlights

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9/2/11, ""I'd have to say," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said,

• "that he's the greatest closer of all time.""...

"Mariano carves out legacy with legendary cutter," MLB.com, Jason Beck

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9/1/2006, "Someday, Yankees will have to replace Irreplaceable Mo," Joel Sherman, NY Post

"When you see the Yankees take the field in the ninth inning, they have their chest out and feel the game is over," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "That is a hell of a feeling.

• This guy has had the most impact of any player in recent history.

My vote would have gone to Mariano Rivera for MVP of baseball [for this period].

• I know a lot of guys hit 40-50 homers.

But ... damn, you bring Mariano Rivera out of the bullpen, that is a big edge.""...

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4/1/2007, "The bullpen is much deeper than in recent years, headed by Mariano Rivera,

• whom (Jim) Leyland called "the best closer in the history of baseball." Amazing as Rivera has been, he actually has looked as good in the Grapefruit League as ever."

NY Post column by Joel Sherman, 4/1/07, "Pitchers, Half Full or Half Empty, Take Your Pick."

Labels: Jim Leyland says Mariano Rivera is the greatest closer of all time, MLB.com