Cory Lidle

For all of you out there who think you know your baseball—especially New York Yankees baseball—this is the quiz for you.  

The New York Yankees' pitching staff has its strengths and weaknesses.The Yankees' rotation, aside from C.C. Sabathia and Ivan Nova, is full of question marks. Do you really trust Freddy Garcia, A.J. Burnett, Phil Hughes or any other possible starter in a must-win game?On the other hand, the Yankees own one of the best bullpens in the majors, led by the greatest closer of all-time in Mariano Rivera and one of the best young relievers in the...  

The Seattle Mariners were ready to send Johnson and another player to the Yankees in exchange for (it's difficult to write this it seems so incredible) Ramiro Mendoza, Ricky Ledee and Mariano Rivera.Contributor: Harold FriendPublished: Jan 30, 2012  

It seems by all indications, from different news outlets and even Mariano Rivera himself, that 2012 could be the last season of the New York Yankee closer's illustrious career. But should he announce it before the start of the season? "I don't know what ...  

Mood Music - No Reply at All by Genesis Mariano Rivera - IndestructableAll signs from the surgery to remove the polyps that had grown on Rivera's vocal cords (the hell is a polyp?) seem to indicate a full and speedy recovery, with the Yankees closer hoping to be fully cleared for next season after one more trip to the doctor. From what I have read, it seemed possible that such a condition could have include cancer, but...  

Mood Music - Green Onions by Booker T and the MGs Mariano Rivera: Thinking Man's CutterYou're Mariano Rivera, the best closer in the history of baseball. You throw a cutter, they know you're going to throw a cutter, and you get them out anyway. It's not rocket science, but that doesn't mean that Rivera doesn't learn and adapt his craft. In the above link are some interesting quotes from Rivera, Jorge Posada, and A.J. Burnett...  

The 1995 New York Yankees had lost the first five straight games of a western swing. It was only May 28, but Mr. Steinbrenner needed a victory. Manager Buck Showalter started 25-year-old Mariano Rivera against the Oakland A's. It was Rivera's second major ...  

Pinstriped BibleThe Yankees Take On Some Chicago StylePinstriped Bible... won or lost on the smallest play: Buckner's error, Damon's double steal, Jeffery Maier reaching over the wall to turn a fly out into a home run, or Steve Bartman doing what any of us would have done on any other night, trying to catch a foul ball.New York Yankees Offseason 2012: Jim Hendry Joins Staff As Special Assistant ...SB Nation New YorkSources: New York Yankees...  

But don't think with your heart instead of your head! Posada, an excellent player on the Yanks' championship run in the '90s, is NOT a future Hall of Famer. Even the biggest Yankees shill, Michael Kay, said on his radio show earlier this week that he ...  

The New York Yankees have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Cory Wade, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Morosi reports it's a non-guaranteed deal worth roughly $500K if Wade spends the entire season at ...  

New York Yankees' relief pitcher Mariano Rivera feeling better after throat ...bettor.com (blog)The New York Yankees' relief pitcher Mariano Rivera is feeling better day-by-day after undergoing throat surgery to fix his vocal cards four weeks ago. Some sources have information on Rivera's recovery but still have not confirmed that his recovery is ...New York Yankees News: 1/9/2012Pinstripe Alleyall 2 news articles »  

Dec 27, 2011 - It is the dead of winter. The 2011 calendar year is drawing to a close. The New York Yankees are always worth discussing, though, so let's look back at the 10 biggest headlines of the year involving the Yankees. 2. Mariano Rivera ...  

Mariano Rivera, the greatest closer in the history of Major League Baseball, just completed a record-setting 2011 season. He has shown barely any signs of slowing down, but has the time arrived when he should begin to consider retirement? He closed out the ...  

New York Daily NewsNew York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain recovering fast from 'Tommy John ...bettor.com (blog)The New York Yankees relief pitcher, Joba Chamberlain is recovering fast from the 'Tommy John Surgery' and is hoping to make a successful comeback in 2012. Recently, he gave an interview via telephone in which he described little details about the ...Yankees | Joba Chamberlain to resume training in JanuaryKFFLall 5 news articles »  

In his last start at Columbus against the Rochester Red Wings. Mariano Rivera pitched a five-inning no-hitter. On July 4, 1995, he was the New York Yankees starter against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park...