Still Working Through The Grief

I'm sure by now you have all heard this since ESPN and others continue to report on "the downfall" (give me a break) of the Yankees, but Mariano Rivera is standing by Joe Torre and has stated that his return may be linked to Torre's fate.

No matter where you fall on the should he stay or go now debate, you have to applaud Mo for his sense of loyalty. Joe and Rivera have been a good team and they clearly respect each other a heck of a lot. In fact Torre's selective use of Rivera throughout the years has been a contributing factor to both of their amazing successes. That is why it would be so strange if either of these NY icons were to leave (or be fired), they are intertwined. But regardless of what uniform Mo or Torre wears next year (that is if the Yankees are crazy enough not to resign Rivera) for a player as loved and respected as Mo is to stick out his neck like that says something that will hopefully will resonate up in the front office. I won't be surprised if Posada follows suit, although I doubt he would make his sentiments known publicly.

On a side note I keep getting various pictures and miscellaneous crap from Red Sox fans. They didn't even play the Yankees in the postseason and yet they feel as though they beat us vicariously through the Indians. This is exactly what I am talking about when I say they are the most obnoxious fans in North American sports.