Mentor Mariano

Mariano Rivera seems to like mentoring the young pitchers in the bullpen . He mostly seems to work with them on their mental approach to the game, rather than pitches and mechanics. I’m wondering, will Rivera end up a pitching coach when he’s through pitching? Imagine him teaching the cutter to up and coming relievers. Even if could get one in five to throw it like he does, that would be very helpful to any team’s relief staff. He also seems to have the right temperament for the job. He’s

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I’m watching the weather channel, and it looks like the heavy rain will move out of New York before the game tonight. You can buy World Series Tickets here .

Mariano in the Seventh

Rebecca Glass makes the case for using Mariano Rivera in the seventh inning of game 5 of the ALCS .

Weaver In

Jered Weaver comes on to pitch the eighth inning. He’s scheduled to pitch game seven on Sunday as well. He starts with a strikeout of Melky Cabrera. Update : Weaver also strikes out Jeter to end the inning. A nice 1-2-3 appearance for Weaver, and it beats a side session. The Angels lead 7-6 going to the bottom of the eighth. Update : Joba Chamberlain takes over the bottom of the eighth and gives up a lead-off double to Juan Rivera. Reggie Willits pinch runs. Update : Mathis strikes

Threat in the Seventh

The score is still Angles four, Yankees nothing as Lackey continues to shut out the Yankees and Burnett recovered from his poor first inning. With one out, a Melky Cabrera double and a Jorge Posada walk sets up a scoring opportunity for the top of the order. Update : Lackey walks Jeter on four pitches, which should probably end Lackey’s night, given this is a must win game for the Angels. John stays on the mound, however. Update : Scioscia’s faith in Lackey was reward with a shallow fly

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