SportingNews.com has a feature on Mo and their editors have selected Mo as the greatest closer of all time.
The view from shortstop is interesting when Rivera is working. "I see frustration (on hitters' faces) probably more than anything," says teammate Derek Jeter. "It's not like everyone is wondering, 'What's he going to throw this pitch?' Everyone knows it's coming. I don't even know why (catcher) Jorge (Posada) puts the sign down."
Says Posada: "But it's not only that he's got one pitch; it's the effect. When you throw in the mid-90s with movement, you're going to have success. He was able to develop a sinker about four or five years ago, so it's two different pitches on one pitch. Plus, he spots the ball wherever he wants."
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