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Mo Rivera says knee feels about '95 percent'
Mariano Rivera - R - New York Yankees
Jan. 5, 2013 - 4:05 PM ET

Mariano Rivera (knee) plans to begin his offseason throwing program next week.

Rivera is eight months removed from ACL surgery, and says his knee feels about "95 percent." He hasn't reported any setbacks in his rehab and remains on track to be cleared for spring training in February. All signs continue to point towards Rivera being ready for Opening Day, so he should carry considerable fantasy value once again after missing most of 2012.