Joe Posnanski: Mariano Rivera's a true Yankee, almost mythical in his dominance

Found July 02, 2009 on Sports Illustrated:

Joe Posnanski: Mariano Rivera's a true Yankee, almost mythical in his dominance

TEAMS: New York Yankees
PLAYERS: Mariano Rivera

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With one pitch, Mariano Rivera has dominated like no closer in baseball history. Yet his prodigious numbers are not the only remarkable thing about Rivera, writes Joe Posnanski.

Original Story: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009...

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