If someone has an elite skill, that's great when they use it, but if they aren't able to provide that skill consistently, the doubt and inability to plan can be detrimental to an organization.
While not all relievers are Rivera, that doesn't diminish the value of long-time bullpen arms like Michael Jackson, LaTroy Hawkins, Mike Timlin, Mike Stanton and all-time leader in games played by a pitcher, Jesse Orosco.
With left-handed reliever A.J. Minter's assention into Atlanta's top three in games played by a relief pitcher - and now the team's all-time leader in holds - there is no better time to appreciate the career of relievers whose career availability was elite.
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