It is no question wether closers should be able to make Cooperstown. Absolutely. As BullpenPro mentioned they usually participate in more games per season than starters do. And they are usually pitching in pressure situations. The only question left? Is Rivera the best ever? I am an Arizona native and big D Backs fan. As much as I loved seeing him blow that save in game 7 2001, I would still say no question, Sandman gets my vote for best closer ever. PS- Again agreeing with BullpenPro: Yankees fans are the most spoiled. I wish the D Backs had a $200 million+ payroll to spend each year. This year we have about 1/4 of that...
A run for the ages
It is no question wether closers should be able to make Cooperstown. Absolutely. As BullpenPro mentioned they usually participate in more games per season than starters do. And they are usually pitching in pressure situations. The only question left? Is Rivera the best ever? I am an Arizona native and big D Backs fan. As much as I loved seeing him blow that save in game 7 2001, I would still say no question, Sandman gets my vote for best closer ever. PS- Again agreeing with BullpenPro: Yankees fans are the most spoiled. I wish the D Backs had a $200 million+ payroll to spend each year. This year we have about 1/4 of that...