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Bob_R
03-23-2004, 11:19 AM
http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/7200027

Yankees, Rivera reportedly agree to two-year extension
March 23, 2004
SportsLine.com wire reports

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The New York Yankees and relief ace Mariano Rivera have reportedly reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension worth $21 million.

According to The New York Times, the hard-throwing right-hander will be with the team through 2006 and the deal includes an option year for 2007 that will be prompted by games completed.

The announcement is expected to be made Tuesday.

Rivera, who is in the last year of his contract, has four World Series rings and a record 30 career postseason saves -- double the total of the next closest pitcher, Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley.

The 34-year-old All Star is the Yankees' career saves leader with 283. In 64 games last season, Rivera finished 5-2 with a career-low 1.66 ERA and 40 saves.

Despite blowing four of six save chances in late July and early August, Rivera was hot from Sept. 1 through the end of the World Series. He allowed just one earned run in 28 innings and captured the Most Valuable Player award in the American League Championship Series against rival Boston.

High Life Man
03-23-2004, 12:11 PM
I hope the Yankees charter plane crashes this summer.

Fuck them.

Bob_R
03-23-2004, 12:18 PM
Originally posted by High Life Man
I hope the Yankees charter plane crashes this summer.

Fuck them.

Now that's not a very nice thing to say.

High Life Man
03-23-2004, 01:35 PM
Originally posted by EVH FANATIC
Now that's not a very nice thing to say.

Neither is having a $200 million a year payroll.

wraytw
03-23-2004, 02:42 PM
Originally posted by High Life Man
I hope the Yankees charter plane crashes this summer.

Fuck them.


How do those sour grapes taste?

Suck on that, bitch.

redblkwht
03-23-2004, 05:46 PM
Kinda over the hill for that dough..
5 yrs ago, well worth it.

High Life Man
03-23-2004, 11:27 PM
Originally posted by High Life Man
I hope the Yankees charter plane crashes this summer.


Oh yeah, I hope they don't forget to pick up Alex, Eddie, Mike and Sam that night.

High Life Man
03-23-2004, 11:28 PM
Originally posted by wraytw
How do those sour grapes taste?

Suck on that, bitch.

Whatever.

Ever even been to Yankee Stadium?

High Life Man
03-23-2004, 11:29 PM
Originally posted by redblkwht
Kinda over the hill for that dough..


That's the whole point. It's out of hand.

Better hope your boys take it this year. Isn't Sammy a free agent after this season?

wraytw
03-23-2004, 11:32 PM
Originally posted by High Life Man
Whatever.

Ever even been to Yankee Stadium?


Whatever? LMAO! You made the dumbass comment, not me.

And yes, even though I have no clue what it has to do with anything, I've been to Yankee Stadium.

High Life Man
03-24-2004, 10:46 AM
Originally posted by wraytw
Whatever? LMAO! You made the dumbass comment, not me.

And yes, even though I have no clue what it has to do with anything, I've been to Yankee Stadium.

Well, seeing you are from Indiana, I figured you were yet another bandwagon "fan." I'll give you credit for at least going to see "your team" in person.

I too have been to Yankee Stadium. It sucked.

Igosplut
03-25-2004, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by High Life Man
I hope the Yankees charter plane crashes this summer.

Fuck them.

Ouch..Even being a Sox fan, I'd say thats a little harsh....

Oh yea, And fuck them.....