ESPN 1050 reported that Mariano Rivera thankfully had successful shoulder surgery earlier today.  He can't pitch for three months but will hopefully be ready by the beginning of the season, God Willing. 

The Yankees should play it safe by keeping Joba as a reliever.  He should be Mariano's successor a few years down the line anyway.  The biggest factors will be Andy and/or Moose return, what happens with Hughes/Kennedy/etc, and who the Yankees are able to get in free agency.

Across town, the Mets MUST break the bank to get K-Rod or someone of comparable talent.  The good news for the Mets is that K-Rod is done pitching for the season as the Angels lost to the Red Sox in four games.  If Omar doesn't sign K-Rod, Steve must replace him ASAP.  It will be time for Coup d'Omar.

Posted by The Tank in NY.