We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Rivera just keeps on ticking … and dominating

By Peter Gammons

Friday, October 16, 2009

The job is like being a steeplejack. We've watched Brad Lidge go from World Series hero to suspended animation to three straight postseason saves. We have seen All-Star closers such as Joe Nathan, Jonathan Papelbon, Huston Street and Ryan Franklin have their exit moments. It's proof -- like Kirk Gibson's home run off Dennis Eckersley -- that closers live their lives two inches from the ledge. Rivera Which is what makes Mariano Rivera so astounding. For the 13th time in 14 seasons, he wil ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.