Fr Comiskey said Mr Quinn was overjoyed and delighted, as he had braced himself for the possibility that he might not get out.

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With that, Rivera said he was ready for questions and braced himself to be peppered by some Indians die-hards who have watched No. 42 come in and close out comebacks and dash more than a few special seasons in Cleveland.

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