Myth of Goose Gossage 'durability' v Mariano Rivera
Gossage's alleged "durability" vanished (sometimes over the fence) in too many of his post season and all star opportunities--when it mattered most. That's not durable:
- Links:
- 1. 1/08--Goose admits he had it easier than today's pitchers, says MLB should note this
- 2. 1/08--Joe Castiglione takes Gossage to School.
- 3. 1/08--Mariano Rivera most Hall of Fame eligible reliever of all time--Dr. Michael Hoban, PhD.
- 4. 1/08--Gossage Hides Behind Tim Kurkjian's Skirts (Mo's had 2 "Saves" in 1 day 6 times--has Gossage?
- 6. 10/25/01--CNN/SI.com, "Rivera Like Closers of Old" (durability) and here
- 12. 10/07--Hoffman's Legacy--A Loser (SF Chronicle)
- 13. 10/07--MLB Advanced Media advances their view via bully pulpit (first part reviews Joe Castiglione bit)
- 14. 10/07--Verducci--Trevor Hoffman going to Hall!!!
- 15. 1/6/07--XM's Joe Castellano carries clipping around for a year and invites Gossage to slam Rivera, on-air interview with him.
- 16. Gossage's alleged durability is a myth when compared to Mariano Rivera's. Gossage must've worn himself out in the regular season, because he lacked the "durability" or "mentality" of the best closer--who has done it in 13 consecutive post seasons along with a number of all stars. Gossage had more flops than durabilty in post season and all star--when it mattered most. Also, in Rivera's 76 post season games, he averages 1.54 IP/appearance. If that's the same as only 1 inning, how come everyone doesn't do it?
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