Mariano got save number 600 last night, and is now one away from tying Hoffman.

Rivera's postseason numbers: 8-1, 0.71 ERA, 139.2 IP, 2 homers, 21 BB, 109 K

Rivera's postseason numbers: 8-1, 0.71 ERA, 139.2 IP, 2 homers, 21 BB, 109 K

 

That is the most amazing thing of all when it comes to Mo. That is pretty much two years worth of extra seasons for his arm. It hasn't mattered at all.

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David Robertson: 14th bases-loaded K this season. Matches most by any P in 35 seasons (Nolan Ryan, '77 Angels & Mark Littell, '78 Cardinals)

 

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Source: #Marlins released Mike Cameron because they intend to play their young OFs more, and Cameron wants to spend more time with his kids.

 

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BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in his back, but he's doing fine and it's not career threatening, according to manager Terry Francona.

 

Doctors found the embolism, which occurs when the main artery of the lung or one of its branches becomes blocked, during the course of all the testing Jenks had on his back.

 

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"Bobby's doing fine, and he's on the proper medication. He's doing great," Francona said.

 

Jenks, who remains with the team, is shut down from all physical activities for the foreseeable future, according to Francona. Francona reiterated, however, that this situation would not end the pitcher's career.

 

"I don't believe so," he said. "It's not something to mess around with, but it was a very small embolism and they have it under control. Certainly they want it to go away, but I they feel like he's in good shape."

 

Jenks has made three trips to the disabled list this season, twice because of back tightness. The right-handed reliever is 2-2 with a 6.32 ERA in 19 appearances this season, his first with Boston after six seasons with the White Sox.

 

"It's certainly nothing to mess around with, there just needed to be a lot of testing," Francona said. "Bobby was put on the proper medication, and that's probably going to slow down the efforts to look at his back a little bit, but in a hurry the back becomes secondary."

 

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Rivera's postseason numbers: 8-1, 0.71 ERA, 139.2 IP, 2 homers, 21 BB, 109 K

 

But that one was oh, so sweet.

 

Does anyone else think it would be cool if Rivera got just one more save this season and retired so that he and Hoffman would be tied? I respect both highly and it would just be the coolest ending to me.

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#Pirates were tied for 1st in NL Central after games July 25. Next loss will clinch 19th straight losing season, extending MLB record

 

But that one was oh, so sweet.

 

Does anyone else think it would be cool if Rivera got just one more save this season and retired so that he and Hoffman would be tied? I respect both highly and it would just be the coolest ending to me.

 

Personally, I want Mariano to not only break it, but destroy it. Love Hoffman, but Mariano is the best and will permanently put an end to those homer Padre fans who was really the best closer to ever do it. (since the saves record is their only argument they got left and also no disrespect to Eck who is another one) I can still see Mariano pitching for another 2-3 years (possibly more) IF he wanted to. 41 years old and still putting up a 0.93 WHIP.. amazing. (then again.. Hoffman put up a 0.90 WHIP at the same age which was his lowest since like 1998 which is even more ridiculous)

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Personally, I want Mariano to not only break it, but destroy it. Love Hoffman, but Mariano is the best and will permanently put an end to those homer Padre fans who was really the best closer to ever do it. (since the saves record is their only argument they got left and also no disrespect to Eck who is another one) I can still see Mariano pitching for another 2-3 years (possibly more) IF he wanted to. 41 years old and still putting up a 0.93 WHIP.. amazing. (then again.. Hoffman put up a 0.90 WHIP at the same age which was the lowest since like 1998 which is even more ridiculous)

 

I can't disagree with any of that.

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Holy crap, not only is Verlander leading the AL for the triple crown of pitching, he's leading it for all of baseball.

But that one was oh, so sweet.

 

Does anyone else think it would be cool if Rivera got just one more save this season and retired so that he and Hoffman would be tied? I respect both highly and it would just be the coolest ending to me.

Frankly...no, because Mariano Rivera deserves to have that record for a while.

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The Marlins cut outfielder Mike Cameron late Monday night for conduct detrimental to the team. Two sources on Wednesday gave the reason: Cameron got into a verbal altercation with a flight attendant on the team's charter flight from Pittsburgh to Atlanta on Sunday.

 

The altercation did not turn physical, but the charter company filed a complaint. The Marlins' front office believed it could not keep Cameron after the incident. He wasn't in the team's longterm plans, anyway, and his release gives the Marlins a chance to give Bryan Peterson (.280) more at-bats over the final two weeks of the season. Cameron was hitting .238.

 

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But that one was oh, so sweet.

 

Does anyone else think it would be cool if Rivera got just one more save this season and retired so that he and Hoffman would be tied? I respect both highly and it would just be the coolest ending to me.

 

I think that would be awful cause Mariano >>>>>> Hoffman as a pitcher.

Rivera's postseason numbers: 8-1, 0.71 ERA, 139.2 IP, 2 homers, 21 BB, 109 K

That's also 42 extra saves compared to Hoffman's 4.

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#Rockies catcher Eliezer Alfonso just joined Manny Ramirez as the only major leaguers ever to draw 100-game suspension for 2nd PED violation

 

Jays up 5-4 middle of 9. C'mon Canadia.

Jays win, big game for the Rays tonight.

Daniel Bard has some fancy stats and peripherals, but he is now 2-8 with 5 blown saves, including 3 L & 2 BS in his last 3 appearances. I'd hate to see what the Sawx board is saying about him right now.

I think that would be awful cause Mariano >>>>>> Hoffman as a pitcher.

 

It's like comparing Michael Jordan and Reggie Miller. Or Walter Payton and Emmitt Smith.

Phillies first to clinch with their win over Houston today.

Check out the Braves interleague schedule next year...

 

at TB

vs Tor

vs NY

vs Bal

at NY

at Bos

 

Uhh, when did the Braves start playing the Yankees twice?

 

Which means the Yankees play the Braves and Mets twice, plus Reds and Nationals.

 

Bring back the BALANCED SCHEDULE!

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Holy crap, not only is Verlander leading the AL for the triple crown of pitching, he's leading it for all of baseball.

Halladay changed that tonight.

Halladay changed that tonight.

 

That son of a b****!

The Rays blow! Oh, well. Just go sweep 4 in Boston now. And Matt Wieters is going to explode next year. Mark my words.

The Rays blow! Oh, well. Just go sweep 4 in Boston now. And Matt Wieters is going to explode next year. Mark my words.

 

Way to go out on a limb