The Moose is Loose
Jamie Moyer? Mike Mussina thinks not. The Moose was loose for seven sharp innings on Wednesday, limiting the White Sox to just two solo home runs in the Yankees’ 6-4 victory. Mussina showed the ability...
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Guess the arrival of Chris Stewart won’t be played up as a good luck charm. Through five innings, the Yankees have not managed a hit against Indians left-hander Aaron Laffey, though they’ve had three...
View ArticleAssorted off day thoughts from across the GWB
Sitting here in the Garden State, it’s strange to look at the schedule and see the Yankees dark for the evening. Don’t get too used to it, but I’m sure the players are enjoying the chance to kick back...
View ArticleLooking to avoid a sweep
The Yankees had absolutely no answers for Cliff Lee on Wednesday, which hardly sets them apart from the rest of the American League. Lee’s resurgence has been one of the most remarkable stories of the...
View ArticleAll-Star Moose?
Mike Mussina, an All-Star? I wouldn’t have believed it myself, but consider the fact that Mussina once again has a share of the American League lead with nine victories — including eight in his last...
View ArticleJeter, A-Rod, Mo named All-Stars
Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera have made the All-Star team. You can also place a vote for Jason Giambi to bring his big-swingin’ mustache to the Home Run Derby. A-Rod topped voting for...
View ArticlePitching matchups for the Twins series
TONIGHTNick Blackburn, RHP (7-5, 3.65) @ Sidney Ponson, RHP (5-1, 3.96) Scouting Report:Yankees: Ponson, who signed with New York on June 18, will be making his fourth start in a Yankees uniform this...
View ArticleWhat goes up must come down…
Not much to write home about in the Yankees’ last two games — just goes to show you how important starting pitching is, with both Sidney Ponson and Mike Mussina putting the Bombers in early holes....
View Article3/10 – Yankees vs. Reds
Mike Mussina was in the clubhouse as a visitor here today. He’s in Tampa on vacation with his family and very happily retired. He was wearing an ESPN cap and a Ford Mustang t-shirt, and told CC...
View ArticleHappy to be retired, Mussina doesn’t miss playing
Mike Mussina went out on his terms and he hasn’t looked back. The 270-game winner sat down in the press conference room at Yankee Stadium for about 20 minutes on Thursday with reporters, brought in to...
View ArticleDigging in for the new year
I need to pack up the ornaments and stow the Christmas tree away for another year; space is, as always, at a premium when you live in New York City. This is a long way of saying that I know we’ve got...
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