When Mariano Rivera went down earlier this season with a torn right knee ligament many began speculating whether his career was over. In boxing, they say every great fighter always has one last great fight in them, we will soon find out if Rivera at the age of 42 still has one more successful run in him as the Yankees closer.
John Smoltz, future MLB Hall of Famer, battled injuries and also had a similar situation as his career winded down. He successfully had surgery and rehabbed just to pitch one more year, which he chronicles in his new memoir, “Starting and Closing.” Earlier this week on 110SportsPodcast.com he was asked if he thinks Rivera can make a comeback, “I think he can do anything he sets his mind to and work hard, push to the limits that he always has… For the full story click here. –>