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Old 01-26-2019, 09:12 AM
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I mentioned the ongoing Mariano debate here to an old friend via email yesterday.

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“Wasn’t he one of the three tenors?”
You clearly hang with culturally astute folks.
Then again, if one of them got tired at the end of a concert....
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Scott- I wasn't speaking specifically about Rivera's numbers as a starter, but he sure was converted from starter to reliever quickly. At the time, I would think that conversion had more to do with his future prospects as a starter than his future prospects as a closer. He didn't exactly shine as a starter. I know this is a small sample size, but it backs up what I've said.
I do believe Rivera is the best closer of all time. I just don't believe the best pitchers in baseball are converted to closers. They remain starters.
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Scott- I wasn't speaking specifically about Rivera's numbers as a starter, but he sure was converted from starter to reliever quickly. At the time, I would think that conversion had more to do with his future prospects as a starter than his future prospects as a closer. He didn't exactly shine as a starter. I know this is a small sample size, but it backs up what I've said.
I do believe Rivera is the best closer of all time. I just don't believe the best pitchers in baseball are converted to closers. They remain starters.
I posted that in support of your point. I agree with you.
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I get it, Scott.
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You clearly hang with culturally astute folks.
Then again, if one of them got tired at the end of a concert....
After an exhaustive check, I can assure you that the three tenors never closed a concert or concert this way

“Mr Sandman, bring me a dream
Make him the cutest that I’ve ever seen
Give him two lips like roses and clover
Then tell him his lonesome nights are over.”

But the Chordettes did.
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