Jorge Posada officially announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a wonderful 17 year Major League career with the Yankees. Congratulations and best of luck, Mr. Posada.

As part of the festivities, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, Posada revealed that Mariano Rivera told him that 2012 would be his final season, while Derek Jeter said he has three years left.

He then went on to say that he didn't think 2012 would actually be the closer's final season. Rivera was on hand and was asked about the topic.

"I don't think about it right now, but the time will come for me when I'll have to just admit it and hang [up] the glove and the uniform and move on," he said. "So we all go through that."

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Brian Cashman told the New York Daily News that tests following Mariano Rivera's surgery to remove polyps from his throat have have revealed any additional issues. "I've been told that everything is fine," he said.

Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News spoke with Mariano Rivera's agent, Fernando Cuza, who said that the closer's wife, Clara, had told him that the surgery "went well." They are now awaiting biopsy results to confirm that the polyps are benign.

MLB.com's Bryan Hock reports that Mariano Rivera will undergo surgery on Friday that will remove polyps, which are small growths, from the closer's vocal cords.

"I don't like surgeries, but the sooner, the better," Rivera told Hoch. "I was worried about what caused it and what kind it is. Is it benign? I don't know. I'm [thinking] positive. We have to send it to the lab and hopefully it's a good thing."

Rivera will be unable to speak for a week.

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Happy birthday to Mariano Rivera, who turned 42 today!

George A. King III of the New York Post reports that Mariano Rivera may require surgery to repair his vocal cords.

The Yankees closer revealed the news at a charity event on Tuesday and said that he has a doctor appointment on Monday to determine the course of action.

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TIME asked Mariano Rivera what to do if you have a night in Panama City. Check out their article for your answer.