You guys are a bunch of romantics. This thread reads like an ESPN tribute that is a little heavy on the schmaltz. Junior Seau's story reverberates with me more than Rivera's, who still has a choice to make. It's not over yet, so no crying.
I do appreciate Neato's contrarian view, but I do think Rivera gets in on the first ballot. He's a rare modern talent and he added the intimidation to the intimidating Yankees.