"At this point in his career, Mariano Rivera is always the last one to panic.

Even after the week he just had, the Yankees closer stays even keeled. After giving up a run in his third straight outing, following a blown save at Boston on Sunday and allowing a game-winning home run Tuesday, he answered questions with aplomb and a dismissive smile if there was anything to worry about.

Despite how he has pitched lately, there is no worry among anyone about the 41-year old Rivera.

"I think people, when players are older, are always looking for a sign," said manager Joe Girardi. "And there's too many times that that sign is not there yet but they're looking hard for it."

Twice last season Rivera allowed a run in three straight games, bouncing back well each time. He feels there is no reason to sound the alarms.

"I'm not concerned at all," he said after Thursday's game."