Update on Mariano Rivera
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Sep 02, 2009 
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He first felt “tightness” in his left groin on Aug. 15 in Seattle. It went away and came back on Tuesday night.
Were this the playoffs, Rivera said, he would be pitching. But the Yankees have the luxury of a large lead, expanded roster and Phil Hughes. So for the next few days — maybe until Monday — Rivera could get some time off.
Mo said he wasn’t concerned. But when a pitcher is 39 and has a groin issue, it’s not something you can dismiss.
Back in a bit with some Mo audio.
UPDATE, 11:23 p.m.: Here is what Girardi said:
“He’s OK. He’s got a little groin thing going on. He’s had it a little bit earlier and it went away and it just was a little stiff last night after the game so we thought we weren’t going
“It’s a concern. If we were to run him out there, we don’t want to hurt him. Probably give him a few days off.
“I don’t even know if I would call it a strain. It was just a little tight (Tuesday) night. So you just kind of give him a few days and see if he can get rid of it. We’ll get it right, get him healthy and make sure it’s 100 percent.”
UPDATE, 11:28 p.m.: Keep in mind that the left side is not Mo’s push off side, which lessens the impact this injury could have on him.
UPDATE, 11:41 p.m.: Here is what Mo said:
“I feel good. I feel good. There is soreness in the groin. We’re just taking precautions but I’m OK.
“I felt it a little bit yesterday therefore I wasn’t able to pitch today. But I wasn’t going to pitch today anyway. But like I said, everything is going to be fine. Nothing to worry about.
When will he pitch again? “We’re going day-by-day, hopefully as soon as possible. … We have a lot of time and I don’t want to push it and make it worse. We have time.”
If Hughes might be needed to close tomorrow, why was he pitching the 8th with an 8 run lead?
NOOOOO MOOOO!!!!
“If Hughes might be needed to close tomorrow, why was he pitching the 8th with an 8 run lead?”
since mo wasnt available joe would have no on to go too if the bullpen blows up
Good thing we have a good lead
If memory serves, the lead was only 1 in the 8th
Some of you guys need to relax as Girardi knows what he’s doing. As far as Rivera, he had groin pulls before with some minor and at least one case in which he ended up on the DL for it.
We have Gaudin going tomorrow and Joba the day after against Doc Holliday… the chances of us having a lead in either game are very slim anyway. No need to push MO.
Also, Hughes threw 20 pitches tonight. He’s available for tomorrow if needed in a save situation.
Devin
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:28 pm
We have Gaudin going tomorrow and Joba the day after against Doc Holliday… the chances of us having a lead in either game are very slim anyway. No need to push MO.
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Let me borrow your crystal ball, Kreskin. I need to pick tomorrow’s lottery numbers.
2 good trivia questions
Which 2 active players have at least 1000 hits with 2 different teams?
Which 2 guys are tied for fewest triples by a player with 2,500 or more hits? This pair of ex-teammates each has 27 career 3Bs.
GreenBeret7
lol
Still hunting for that juicy story? huh Pete?
Girardi actually called it a “Gro in.”
Mitre’s lightning in a bottle is getting to sleep a few nights with a sub-6.00 ERA… sub-5.00?? Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars…
“Girardi actually called it a “Gro in.””
David Cone does too. Is that a midwest thing?
This Yankeeography is awesome.
Going to bed soon! Good night Yankee people!!!
Romero again! How many times have we faced him this season?
The craziest thing to happen tonight was Brad Penney throwing 8 shutout innings for the Giants…against the world champion Phillies. Are National League hitters really that bad?
And the funny part is that Penny said he’d go back to the AL East.
Think Boston will think twice before signing NL lifers? I hope not.
This Steinbrenner Yankeeography is excellent.
pat
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 pm
2 good trivia questions
Which 2 active players have at least 1000 hits with 2 different teams?
Which 2 guys are tied for fewest triples by a player with 2,500 or more hits? This pair of ex-teammates each has 27 career 3Bs.
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Manny Ramirez and Vladimir Guerrero.
Alex Rodriguez and Eddie Murray with 27 triples?
I agree, I am enjoying this Yankeeography a lot.
Robbie Cano, whaddaya know?
At what point do you group Robbie with Alex & Tex at 3-4-5 or 2-3-4 in the order? He’s at .320 and is clearly not the Robbie we were all so frustrated with last year.
Do you keep him in the bottom 1/3 until he gets his OBP up?
Until he gets more experience and/or ‘earns it’?
Do you wait until Damon’s done as Yank and move him up in front of the big two bats?
Him hitting in front of those two will bring him lots of more hittable pitches. Or, a guy with a .320 average (hopefully a higher OBP) hitting after them will give them some better pitches too.
By the way Pete, I read the pre-game thread post after the game and The Great Cornholio was his-TER-i-cal.
Also by the way … I turned the game on in the 5th and saw the O’s runner at first kidding with Swisher and the batter having a chuckle with Molina. The game was still close, CC was still on the mound (therefore not ejected) and their starter was still in too, so any bad blood must have been over & forgotten by then.
Manny Ramirez and Vladimir Guerrero.– YES, I got Manny but didn’t realize Vlad had so many in Montreal.
Alex Rodriguez and Eddie Murray with 27 triples? 1/2 right- former teamates is a clue.
Leave Cano where he is. Don’t mess with what ain’t broken.
Every time he gets moved up in the order, he tries to do too much and overcompensates by being too aggressive and swing at a lot more pitches out of the zone.
I’m surprised Manny has ANY triples in his career. He hits the ball hard and watches where it lands before running. That’s no way to get a triple unless you’re willing to take a chance on Johnny Damon’s arm after fallen down chasing the ball. Pete Rose would beat the pus out of him, I don’t care how much bigger Manny is or how old Rose is now.
OK maybe that’s a little over the top … Rose the manager might get a little steamed or disgusted (or he might take the odds on him hitting a triple) and bench Manny. Rose the player might have given him a verbal butt-whuppin. Who kknows, he might’ve bet against himself and just gone after Manny.
is MO “OK”? lol
Aww… they gave Hank a 5 second segment.
Giuseppe – I wasn’t really thinking ‘right now’ just at some point it’s gotta be at least considered, maybe in the next year or so. Depends on how the rest of the lineup shapes up too. And his OBP.
Almost a tear in my eye with this yankeeography.
Groin pain is brutal and slow healing.ouch!
Beckett is the Ace,Sawx have to be worried.This was his 3rd at #15,he should have won #17 today.
ANSKY September 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 am
Giuseppe – I wasn’t really thinking ‘right now’ just at some point it’s gotta be at least considered, maybe in the next year or so. Depends on how the rest of the lineup shapes up too. And his OBP.
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I wouldn’t change anything, especially when it appears more and more likely that Damon will return.
Those guys have done a pretty good job setting the table for the thumpers.
My concern is losing Matsui. He’s a very big part of the offense that they are almost certainly going to lose and he’s the perfect guy to protect A-Rod.
“Almost a tear in my eye with this yankeeography.”
I’d cry to but Big Stein might fire me if I did.
I know. This Yankeeography is one of the best. You realize that George is a very caring, hard working individual.
I dont think anyone should ever complain about the Yankees playing God Bless America again.
UGH!! that drawn in infield!
pat
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 am
Manny Ramirez and Vladimir Guerrero.– YES, I got Manny but didn’t realize Vlad had so many in Montreal.
Alex Rodriguez and Eddie Murray with 27 triples? 1/2 right- former teamates is a clue.
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That’s a tough one. Williams had more triples than Jeter, Edgar Martinez didn’t have the hits, Griffey had more triples. Last one left is Sheffield, but, I’m thinking he had 50 or more triples.
Gary Sheffield also had 27 triples and 2500+ hits.
And since I was looking up triples, I’ll contribute one more tidbit:
Who has the highest hit total with a career triples total in the single digits?
Mike Piazza. 2127 hits, 8 triples.
“UGH!! that drawn in infield!”
Brandon, as I read that, I pictured my father yelling the same thing. Of course, he is a little more colorful when that situation is brought up, if you know what I mean.
Right now, Cano gets too jumpy at the plate. It makes no more sense than putting Cabrera in the leadoff spot. Perhaps in the next two years, Cano will realize that he can be a little more picky at the plate, though, he can obviously do a ton of damage. When Posada and Matsui leave, the #5 slot will fit him perfectly.
Backbench – You will get 2 lbs of taffy!
Very surprised that Torre agreed to do skits for this interview… and he is wearing his Dodgers gear too. Good for him though.
Sawx’s Ramirez sat on the bench for 33 min at the top of the 8th,he pitched a scoreless 7th.He couldn’t help giving up runs.
Torre has a lot of respect for Stein. Read his book.
Anyways, Its way past my bedtime. Night all!
GB7
Alex and Sheff both have 27 triples.
Guess that’s the negative of hitting the ball that hard. It either goes out of the park or back to someone quick enough to hold you for a double.
pat
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:34 am
GB7
Alex and Sheff both have 27 triples.
Guess that’s the negative of hitting the ball that hard. It either goes out of the park or back to someone quick enough to hold you for a double.
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If it was Cano, it would be lack of hustle.
No doubt, though, when those two hit the ball it stays hit. Dave Winfield also hit some of the most ungodly line drives that I’ve ever seen.
Hope that few days off, Mariano will be ok. The NYY needs him for the month of Sept and also, the Play-off games.
Wish Mo the best, the Panamanian Sensational. Dios quiera que todo este bien y listo para jugar dentro de varios dias.
Moises