By the Numbers: The New York Yankees Since Mariano Rivera's First Save

Take a look at the Bronx Bombers' accomplishments since Mo recorded his first save in '96.

September 16, 2011

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Intro

The baseball save might be the least sexy stat in sports. Typically they're boring affairs (unless this guy plays for your team). Saves are expected, and provide more of a feeling of relief...get it?

And yet teams go through closers faster than you can say "Carlos Marmol has walked the bases loaded." Which is why Mariano Rivera should be considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Since recording his first save on May 17, 1996, Mo has been an absolute rock for the Yankees, as much of a sure thing as there is in sports. As Rivera approaches the all-time saves record (601 as of Friday, two one to go to surpass Trevor Hoffman) WITH MO SETTING THE RECORD TODAY, MONDAY 9/19, we're breaking out our calculators to add up just what numbers the future Hall of Famer, his team, its fans, and his famous teammates have put up since his first save.

Team

The Team

Record: 1,545-1,020

World Series Championships: 5

Money Spent: $2,257,204,342

Saves by Pitchers Other Than Rivera: 159 (36 by John Wetteland in '96)

Catchers Used: 27 (Joe Girardi, Jim Leyritz, Jorge Posada, Mike Figga, Chris Turner, Bobby Estalella, Todd Green, Joe Oliver, Alberto Castillo, Chris Widger, John Flaherty, Michel Hernandez, Dioner Navarro, Wil Nieves, Sal Fasano, Jose Molina, Josh Phelps, Francisco Cervelli, Chad Moeller, Ivan Rodriguez, Chris Stewart, Kevin Cash, Russell Martin, Gustavo Molina, Austin Romine, Jesus Montero)