Monday, August 4, 2008

Archi Cianfrocco winner's profile: Stubby Rivers

Thirty-seven year old Stubby Rivers has toiled in the Nashville Harmonies bullpen for each of the franchise's 9 seasons. Working primarily as a specialist against lefties, Rivers has amassed 27 saves, 33 victories (against 23 defeats) while compiling a 4.25 career ERA. The control specialists walks a batter just once every 5 1/2 innings or so.

Stubby Rivers
Nashville
Harmonies
Age: 36B/T: L/L
Born: Queens Village, NY
Position(s): P (LHS)
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Stubby was born and raised in Queens, NY. His parents named him Stubby after he was born with abnormally short toes. In fact, Stubby has the smallest feet of any pitcher in the league, wearing a size 6 shoe despite his 6'3 frame.

Stubby is the first contender to move the Final Four. He staged a furious comeback after Howard Stern promoted his campaign on his Sirius Radio show. Howard has since pulled back his support after learning the true reason for Stubby's name.

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