Trading Mariano Rivera?

jonumberone · 07-24-2013, 07:40 AM

This has been an interesting year for the Yankees and their fans.
The "Bronx Bombers" are more like the "Bronx Infield Singles".
A myriad of reasons has led to the lack of power.
Mostly injuries are to blame, but some questionable off season moves, powered by their desire to get under the luxury tax next season, have been just as big of a factor.
All the while, they've managed to stay competitive, and in the playoff hunt, thanks to their pitching.
And all the while, we were told the Calvary was coming. Let's face it, they're not coming!!

So, a co-worker posed the question, if you're out of it, do you trade Mariano Rivera?
My first response was "What're you out of your #$&@$!* mind?", but then I started to think on it more.
He's clearly the most valuable Yankee for teams looking to win in the post season.
I'm willing to bet teams would give up a ton to add the one piece they need.
Mariano literally could be the difference between a championship and an early exit.

So here are the big questions:

Does trading Mariano alone hurt his legacy? His Yankee legacy?

Would the Yankees, by trading Mariano to a playoff team, actually be doing him a favor by giving him the opportunity to go out on top, and in the playoffs where he belongs?

If they trade him to another team, and that team wins the World Series, does that hurt his legacy or help it? His Yankee legacy?

The more I think on it, spending 2 months on a different team wouldn't make me love the guy any less.
Just my

What do you think?

07-24-2013, 07:40 AM	#1
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Trading Mariano Rivera? This has been an interesting year for the Yankees and their fans. The "Bronx Bombers" are more like the "Bronx Infield Singles". A myriad of reasons has led to the lack of power. Mostly injuries are to blame, but some questionable off season moves, powered by their desire to get under the luxury tax next season, have been just as big of a factor. All the while, they've managed to stay competitive, and in the playoff hunt, thanks to their pitching. And all the while, we were told the Calvary was coming. Let's face it, they're not coming!! So, a co-worker posed the question, if you're out of it, do you trade Mariano Rivera? My first response was "What're you out of your #$&@$!* mind?", but then I started to think on it more. He's clearly the most valuable Yankee for teams looking to win in the post season. I'm willing to bet teams would give up a ton to add the one piece they need. Mariano literally could be the difference between a championship and an early exit. So here are the big questions: Does trading Mariano alone hurt his legacy? His Yankee legacy? Would the Yankees, by trading Mariano to a playoff team, actually be doing him a favor by giving him the opportunity to go out on top, and in the playoffs where he belongs? If they trade him to another team, and that team wins the World Series, does that hurt his legacy or help it? His Yankee legacy? The more I think on it, spending 2 months on a different team wouldn't make me love the guy any less. Just my What do you think? __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer Last edited by jonumberone; 07-24-2013 at 07:48 AM.