According to the Associated Press, "Mariano Rivera was offered a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the New York Yankees. Now, the team is waiting to hear back from its star closer. 'He'd be by $4 million a year the highest-paid relief pitcher,' Yankees senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner said Tuesday. 'To say that's a strong offer would be an understatement.'" Smart move making such a big offer? And will Mo even accept it?
Yankees offer Rivera $45 million for 3 years, by far the most for a relief pitcher - MLB - Yahoo! Sports