Mariano Rivera

[Barbershopman]

I have always been a Royals fan since the mid 70s, so hating the Yankees comes with the territory.

After reading the SI report on Mariano Rivera, I have to change my tune on him. He is probably the most unselfish, humble sports figure I have ever read about. No ego whatsoever, and grateful for everything he has.

If you haven't had the pleasure of reading the article, it makes you realize there are sports figures out there that do care more about the game than the accolades or the money.

On his farewell tour, he has received gifts from the teams the Yankees have played. I will have to say the most unique was the Twins present: a rocking chair made entirely of broken bats.

Barbershopman

 

[Mitchell]

I saw the article you are talking about, Barbershopman.

I'm a Braves fan, as you may know. The Yankees have beaten my team in the World Series twice.

That being said.. Rivera is truly one of the good people in baseball. His personality, demeanor, and stats, are so above and beyond many players, that..even if he does beat your team.. you can easily respect the guy anyway, for what he did on, and off, the field.