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After 18 years of pitching for the New York Yankees, also known as the Bronx Bombers, Mariano Rivera has decided that he will retire after the following season. At the age of 43, Mariano is considered the greatest closer to ever play the game. He will exit as the games all-time leader in saves with 608 already and another season to rack up saves.
This year he will be returning off of a complete ACL tear last year. Many speculated that he would retire this off-season but since the Yankees have reported to spring training he is rumored to be in the best shape of his career, even at 43.
I think it will be sad to see such a great player step away from the game but he is what inspires people to continue to play the game. There is nothing that inspires people more than a player that is playing the best of his game at this point in his career. For him it is the right thing though, because for years now, Rivera has struggled with his desire to be home with family and devote even more time to his work with his church. I'm not the biggest fan of the Yankees but to see someone have such dedication on his part towards the team is what I like. The best part to know behind the fact he has developed into a top player is that he was signed for only $3,000 as an undrafted free agent in 1990.
What do you think about his decision to step down after the year? Do you think the team can go out on top one more time as World Champions for him?
If you want to read more you can at: http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/9027790/mariano-rivera-new-york-yankees-retire-season-sources-say
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