MIKE MUSSINA NEWS

Pettitte Talking to the Dodgers?

From Ken Rosenthal: Mike Mussina has retired, and the Yankees could lose Andy Pettitte, too. Don't believe it?Pettitte, 36, has spoken more than once with his former manager, Joe Torre, about joining the Dodgers, according to major-league sources.His first choice is to stay with...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2008/11...
 

Ponson and The Roundup, News Around the Web & Blogosphere

For those of you who are curious, it looks like -- finally -- the Orioles and Sidney Ponson will have their hearing about the team voiding the portly hurler's contract nearly 4 years ago... More than three years after the Orioles released and terminated the contract of Sidney Ponson...
>> oriolepost.blogspot.com/2008/11...
 

Moose Makes It Official

Mike Mussina confirmed today what everyone reported yesterday, he has officially retired. Sigh. Here's a copy of a press release from the Yankees, courtesy of Pete Abe's blog. It's a great release and in my mind, just solidifies what I already knew: Moose is a Hall Of Famer...
>> boogiedownbaseball.blogspot.com/2008/11...
 

Moose to Retire?

According to Pete Abraham, Joe Girardi says Mike Mussina told him he wanted to retire after the season ended. However, Moose hasn't said anything since, which makes me think he is contemplating a comeback and may have changed his mind. We won't know until Moose tells us himself...
>> thechuckknoblog.blogspot.com/2008/11...
 

Cy Young Award Race Breakdown

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FIO staff writer Tim Hays discusses the race for the Cy Young Award in both leagues, and how postseason status can have implications on the award.
>> www.fantasyinsideronline.com/view.as...
 

Wallace Matthews You Are On Notice for Charges of Lunacy

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Time to bust out the FJM format again, this time on a Newsday columnist that I think is just trying to write something preposterous.Thursday, the Yankees were one victory away away from a triumphant return to the World Series.Friday, they are two losses removed from the worst postseason...
>> simononsports.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

So, Who's The Better Player?

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The other day I posted the 2009 stats for 2 players asking the question who would you prefer based on their stats. For those who didn't check it out, here were the stats:Player A: 27 year old RH (7 mos. older than player B)2009 Plate appearances: 724AVG: .286OBP: .330SLG: .4992B...
>> boogiedownbaseball.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Yanks Win One But Playoffs Still A Long Shot

Jason Giambi's late inning heroics breathed a little life into the Yankees' playoff chances, moving them back to within six games of the wild card leading Red Sox. They still
>> boogiedownbaseball.blogspot.com/2008/08...
 

Pedro and Mussina hurt patting their own backs

Holier-than-thou pitchers feel warm inside because they pitched well during the Steroids Era.
>> www.bugsandcranks.com/the-clu...
 

More Strain For A-Rod

For now the injury is not believed to be serious, but A-Rod is scheduled for an MRI later today. Previously this season, Chien-Ming Wang, Mike Mussina, Phil Hughes, and Hideki Matsui all missed extended periods of time with hamstring injuries that the team labeled as "strains...
>> www.hotstovenewyork.com/blog/_a...
 

Mussina gets warm reception at Old-Timers' Day

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Mike Mussina enjoyed kidding around with some of his former teammates Sunday. He appreciated the warm ovation and chants of "Mooooose" when he was introduced at his first New York Yankees Old-Timers' Day.
>> seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sp...
 

MUSSINA ENJOYS YANKEE STADIUM HOMECOMING

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Mike Mussina enjoyed kidding around with some of his former teammates Sunday. He appreciated the warm ovation and chants of "Mooooose" when he was introduced at his first New York Yankees Old-Timers' Day. And when it was over, he was ready to get...
>> www.nypost.com/seven/0...
 

MUSSINA ENJOYS YANKEE STADIUM HOMECOMING

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Mike Mussina enjoyed kidding around with some of his former teammates Sunday. He appreciated the warm ovation and chants of "Mooooose" when he was introduced at his first New York Yankees Old-Timers' Day. And when it was over, he was ready to get...
>> www.nypost.com/seven/0...
 

Mussina gets warm reception at Old-Timers' Day

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Mike Mussina enjoyed kidding around with some of his former teammates Sunday. He appreciated the warm ovation and chants of "Mooooose" when he was introduced at his first New York Yankees Old-Timers' Day.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 

The CC Sabathia Effect

It's official. Brewers pitcher CC Sabathia will win the Cy Young Award and will likely be given a record breaking salary following the postseason. While this is great news for Sabathia and every pitcher on the market, every team in the hunt for a pitcher will suffer. Sabathia appears...
>> elismlbrumors.blogspot.com/2008/09...
 

Bouton: "What's the big deal?"

Earlier today I posted some comments from Mike Mussina and Johnny Damon, and the common theme of those comments was what happens in the clubhouse stays in the clubhouse. But former pitcher and author of the "Ball Four" wonders what all the commotion is about. From Andy Martino...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/01...
 

What's your hope for the Yankees this postseason?

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Well, the good news from Wednesday’s discussion is that there still are plenty of passionate opinions about the Orioles, despite their continual losing. You may not care as much as you once did, but you still care. And that’s important. I understand some of...
>> weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/...
 

NY Yankees notes: Mike Mussina, Johnny Damon and an unexpected return by Don Zimmer

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NEW YORK -- A few quick notes on Old-Timers' Day here at Yankee Stadium... - Mike Mussina, who won 20 games before retiring last season, doesn't see a comeback in his future. Mussina, who gave up several hits in his...
>> www.nj.com/yankees...
 

Mike Mussina: Remembering A Yankee Great

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Mike Mussina may not be the best pitcher to ever suit up in pinstripes. But, he was and will always be a fan favorite. Mussina may not be a first ballot Hall of Famer but, over his 18 year career he has earned 270 wins with a 3.68 ERA and 2,813 strikeouts. He was a five time All...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

5 Big Name Starting-Pitchers to Avoid on Draft Day

These names might surprise you, but fantasy baseball is not a popularity contest. It's about putting up the best stats, something that these 5 pitchers fail to accomplish. Carlos Zambrano (Chicago Cubs): It might be weird seeing Carlos Zambrano on this list, but it just means...
>> www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.p...
 

Players Buying Memorabilia From The House That Ruth Built

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As the Yankees open their final series at the House the Ruth Built, Peter Abraham spoke with Mike Mussina: "Talked to Mike Mussina this afternoon. He wants to purchase the flag pole from Yankee Stadium and install it at his home in Pennsylvania. 'I know it's going...
>> sportscracklepop.com/2008/09...
 

MOOSE DODGES RICE'S JETER SLAM

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- Retired Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina, who lives down the road in Montoursville, Pa., was the special guest of the Little League World Series Grand Parade Thursday night, alongside Grand Marshall Jim Rice. But Mussina wasn't...
>> www.nypost.com/seven/0...
 

Old-Timer? Mike Mussina gets warm reception at New York Yankees' Old-Timers Day

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>> www.startribune.com/sports/...
 

Old-Timer? Mike Mussina gets warm reception at New York Yankees' Old-Timers Day

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>> www.startribune.com/sports/...
 

Six reasons to watch the last six games

The New York Yankees have six 'play out the string' games left. There will be no playoffs. The Yankee Stadium farewell is done. There is nothing to play for. Is there any reason, as a Yankees fan, to watch any of these games? Sure there is. Six games, here are six reasons...
>> www.bugsandcranks.com/?p=6510...
 
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