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If Joe Goes, Mo Goes

Posted Oct 10, 07 8:35 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Yankees closer Mariano Rivera expressed confusion and frustration at the team's apparent desire to release manager Joe Torre, who has led New York to the postseason in each of his twelve years helming the team. Rivera, who is a free agent this winter, hinted that a Torre-less dugout might make him less likely to return.

Asked what percentage of his decision would be affected by Torre's fate, he said, "I won't tell you the number, but it will be a big number." Rivera, the 1999 World Series MVP and third on the all-time saves list, added simply, "I don't see why they have to put him in this position."

Source New York Daily News

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Graphic highlights Yankees managerial career of Joe Torre; two sizes; 2c x 3 3/4 inches; 96.3 mm x 95.3 mm; 3c x 2 3/4 inches; 146 mm x 69.9 mm   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees manager Joe Torre congratulates closer Mariano Rivera after his 300th career save to shut down the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-5 Friday night, in the file photo taken May 28, 2004, at Tropicana...   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera turns his back from the plate after giving up a 10th-inning RBI double to Baltimore Orioles' Miguel Tejada in the Yankees 6-3 loss in their baseball game at Yankee...   (Associated Press)
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