[Lefty Noob]

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera surrendered a ninth-inning, tie-breaking home run to Adrian Beltre yesterday in New York's 3-2 loss to Seattle. According to the Associated Press, "Rivera (1-3) retired his first two batters in the ninth before Beltre, dropped from second to seventh in the order, drove a high pitch over the left-center fence for his fifth home run... It was the second homer of the season off Rivera, who gave up three all of last year. Lacking regular work, he has an 8.44 ERA."

Rivera is 1-3 with 3 saves and according to Yahoo! Sports, a pair of official blown saves. Is there any point where the Yankees start considering possibly trying out someone else in the closer role? I wouldn't think so, but clearly something's up with Mariano and it's gotta be a concern.

[legend]

New York would never embarass Rivera like that, but there has to be much concern now. This si longer than his previous slumps. Also, who could they possibly put in his place, gutless Kyle Farnsworth? It was a crying shame to see that kid's effort go to waste because of this bullpen.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by legend

New York would never embarass Rivera like that, but there has to be much concern now.

I dont know if steinbrenner cares too much about peoples feelings, im sure he gives rivera several more trys but how many is the question..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

I dont know if steinbrenner cares too much about peoples feelings, im sure he gives rivera several more trys but how many is the question..

My thoughts exactly... what's keeping him from trying to buy/trade for a shiny new closer to go with his new starting pitcher?