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Mariano "The Sandman" Rivera will be okay
If folks have been watching the games, Rivera's velocity is fine (usu. in the 92-96mph range). It's his location that's been a problem and that's because the Yankee starting staff has been so bad he hasn't been able to get any work.
During the most recent series with Boston, Torre put Rivera in to start the 8th inning of a game in which they were trailing because he hadn't pitched in 4 days. He threw about 25 pitches and wasn't sharp, but, the next day he was able to come in and get an easy save.