Mariano Rivera doubtful for Gm.1 after family members were electrocuted

[The REAL Sabres]

Wife's cousin and cousin's son electrocuted

PANAMA CITY, Panama -- Two relatives of Mariano Rivera's wife were electrocuted while cleaning the pool at the home of the New York Yankees closer...

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Boy, bad news tonight. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rivera's

It looks like the Yanks will have to win game 1 big.

[ckg68]

ESPN's SportsCenter noted last night that the Yanks aren't sure when he'll be back. They may be without him for a few games,not just Game 1.

[nyjunc]

He's supposed to back for Gm 1, whether he's there mentally is another question but he's one of the menatlly toughest players in the game and I have confidence in him. It's a tragi situation and if he decided not to pitch I'd be ok w/ it but I expect him to be his usual self on the mound.