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Kevdog1020 · 07-19-2012, 02:46 PM

April 3, 2012

The New York Yankees will have to find a new closer next year as veteran Mariano Rivera is set to retire at the end of the 2012 campaign. Rivera, age 42, is ready for retirement. "Time takes its toll on this old body. I can't do it as well as I want anymore. It's time to hang up the spikes and make way for a younger guy."

In his career Rivera has 603 saves with a 75-57 record and a 2.21 ERA.

Also in the news today is the San Diego Padres. The Padres, who many expect to be bottom feeders this season, are heavily into negotiations with 34-year old SP Roy Oswalt. The deal is rumored to be 1-year/$5,500,000 range. Other teams expected to pursue Oswalt are the Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs.

The Padres also announced that they have inked 33-year old journeyman SP Joel Pineiro to a 1-year/$1,000,000 contract with $200,000 in incentives for pitching over 200 innings. Pineiro is 104-93 with a 4.41 ERA in 12 seasons in the MLB.

Following the signing Manager Bud Black announced that Pineiro would be the Padres Opening Day starter when they face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 4-game set in San Diego.

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Kevdog1020 Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 430	2012 Baseball: Rivera To Retire, Padres Ink Pineiro, Padres Also in Negotiations With Oswalt? April 3, 2012 The New York Yankees will have to find a new closer next year as veteran Mariano Rivera is set to retire at the end of the 2012 campaign. Rivera, age 42, is ready for retirement. "Time takes its toll on this old body. I can't do it as well as I want anymore. It's time to hang up the spikes and make way for a younger guy." In his career Rivera has 603 saves with a 75-57 record and a 2.21 ERA. Also in the news today is the San Diego Padres. The Padres, who many expect to be bottom feeders this season, are heavily into negotiations with 34-year old SP Roy Oswalt. The deal is rumored to be 1-year/$5,500,000 range. Other teams expected to pursue Oswalt are the Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs. The Padres also announced that they have inked 33-year old journeyman SP Joel Pineiro to a 1-year/$1,000,000 contract with $200,000 in incentives for pitching over 200 innings. Pineiro is 104-93 with a 4.41 ERA in 12 seasons in the MLB. Following the signing Manager Bud Black announced that Pineiro would be the Padres Opening Day starter when they face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 4-game set in San Diego. Last edited by Kevdog1020; 07-19-2012 at 02:50 PM.