[NYCVirago]

Mariano's on his last legs as a dominant reliever, I suspect.

He still killed against the rest of the league last year; it's only the Red Sox that really got to him Some say that it's because the two teams play so often, and that the Red Sox have figured him out, but I also think Mariano may have some sort of mental block when pitching to the Sox, sad to say.

[Mr. Mojo]

It's hard to believe that a guy as calm and mentally tough as Rivera would let the pressure of playing the Sox get to him, but it's a possibility.

Yep, he still had an amazing 1.94 ERA last year. But it seems he's lost a few mph off that fastball, and his cutter just isn't cutting like it used to.

He needs a save tomorrow in the worst way. ....for his confidence.

[Mr. Mojo]

Disaster.

A-Rod makes had a DP opportunity to win the game but made an error instead. Mariano then gives up yet another hit, and the Sox now have a 6 - 3 lead.

Pathetic.

Strike that, 7 - 3 now (after a wild pitch. ....or past ball).