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Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has opted to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his sore right shoulder. The club has not officially released a date for the procedure, but Rivera is expected to be ready for Spring Training.

Rivera assembled one of his best statistical seasons, converting 39 of 40 save opportunities to go 6-5 with a team-leading 1.40 ERA, pitching in 64 games overall.

Mo toughed it out for us in a bit of pain this season, and came through as dominant as usual. Girardi says that there is no need to worry…it is a minor procedure, and he will be ready for Spring Training in 2009.

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