Rivera, Manny tears his ACL shagging fly balls? (Mariano Rivera)

[543 Double Play]

i agree, but at the same time, he could have just as easily gotten hurt doing one of any dozen number of running excersizes. i think that was his point, that shagging fly balls isnt really risky... it was just a fluky thing

I understand. I guess I have to laugh at someone that thinks shagging fly balls is any kind of fitness program or helped keep his longevity at this level.

Rivera didn't need to do any pre-game work or activity except for the work he does in the bullpen when the 7th or 8th inning arrive.

Pitching is not an aerobic activity. He could run 5 miles a day and it would not help the quality of his pitches. Practicing pitching improves quality and skills.

[jerseyjay14]

I understand. I guess I have to laugh at someone that thinks shagging fly balls is any kind of fitness program or helped keep his longevity at this level.

Rivera didn't need to do any pre-game work or activity except for the work he does in the bullpen when the 7th or 8th inning arrive.

Pitching is not an aerobic activity. He could run 5 miles a day and it would not help the quality of his pitches. Practicing pitching improves quality and skills.

right but while staying in shape might not help you throw harder or faster, it will help keep you overall healthy and on the mound, which for a 40 year old isnt a bad idea... you dont want to start looking like bartolo colon