So long Mariano. This is the day that Yankee fans never wanted to happen -- saying goodbye to the Sandman. It was a great career for Mariano, but now he can do what he wants and that is rest with his family. The core four is now one with Derek Jeter left and feeling like a late 30 year-old and not a kid anymore. The Yankees had great teams, but now they must rebuild and start now. Until then, see ya at Yankee Stadium. Career Saves Leaders 651 Mariano Rivera 601 Trevor Hoffman 478 Lee Smith 424 John Franco 422 Billy Wagner 390 Dennis Eckersley Mariano's Saves Timeline 1 May 17, 1996 100 June 11, 1999 200 Aug. 1, 2001 225 May 9, 2002 300 May 28, 2004 400 July 16, 2006 500 June 28, 2009 600 Sept. 13, 2011 602 Sept. 19, 2011 Now it is closing time. Sent from my BlackBerry® by Boost Mobile
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