Yank-- Good question--I like Rivera a lot--but I think Trevor Hoffman could be included on this list also..The stats don't lie--and he has played on some LOUSY ballclubs during his time..
10-13-02, 08:11 PM niccincoogol And how about Dan Quisenberry in his prime? No, seriously. Best control reliever in history. Numbers to back that up, plus, still on the all-time top 25 saves list. Wicked bad.
10-15-02, 12:24 PM Jelp01 I think Dennis Eckersley in his prime was the best. But for the post-season, Rivera has to rate some mention too. He has been almost automatic in the post-season.
11-24-02, 04:51 AM Beano What other closers in history have consistently saved 40 games a year for a lousy team? I can't think of any. It's one thing to save 40 a year for a team that wins 100 games, it's another thing entirely to save 40 for a team that only wins 60. Hoffman's in the same boat as A-Rod...you play for a lousy team, you don't get your just due.
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