Mike Mussina's career is—sadly—over.
Moose finishes 30 wins shy of 300, which is not too shabby at all. I think he made the right choice, retiring after his first 20-win season. Rather than drag his career into his 40s, sullying his numbers, he's taking the high road and signing off on a good note.
I mean, a sorta good note. He still never won a championship. But at least he pitched very, very well last year.
Moose could potentially have chased 300, but it would have taken a while to get there. He could have tried to win the elusive title, I guess. But I don't think he wanted to see his career fizzle at the end. He's up there in age, and he knows he can't keep this up for long. And so, it ends.
It's a good move for Mussina, and now the Yankees will have to move on. I've always been a big fan of Moose, and I hope he succeeds in whatever he does now. I could see him coaching one day, and would love to see him return to the organization.
Hey, Al Leiter, Paul O'Neill, and John Flaherty all work for the YES Network...
(Moose for HOF in 2013!!!)
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about 1 month ago
Its sad that the Moose couldnt chase 300. He said himself, if I stay for one year, Im staying for 3. I remember Michael Kay talking about a pitcher, I cant remember the name, who needed only ten. Injuries, poor seasons, lack of run support dragged it out for 3 years. 10 wins took 3 years. He retired promptly after the 300th win.
The Moose is dearly loved in my household as a Yankee. It is definitely another sad fact he retires without a ring. He has pitched very well, and that is a shame. He will be missed, but its nice to see him leave on a positive note, and not hang around until he gets beat up.
I hope he gets serious consideration in 5 years for the HOF. While his numbers arent glaring they are impressive in many aspects.
There are a lot of articles about this, I chose yours as we argued heavily last week over possible outfielder moves and comparisons. I thought it might be nice to see eye to eye on a very dissapointing topic for Yankee fans. It will be sad no to hear the Moose call ever again. My friend brought me his ticket from the game when he got his 20th. He wore my Bernie Williams Jersey and got a pic of it on the bench in the dugout on that day. The ticket, the jersey, and the handout from the game are now framed on my Yankee wall. The Moose was a great Yankee.
Mooooooooose! Moooooooooose! Moooooooooooose!
from about 1 month ago
Thanks for the comment.
I'm sure we will hear the Moose call again... unfortunately, it won't be in a real game, but on Old-Timer's-Day.
That's awesome that your friend gave you his ticket. I would've kept it for myself.
from about 1 month ago
His wife was with him, I begged for her ticket. He went to the fourth and third last games at the stadium, white sox then orioles. He got a ball handed to him by Edwar Ramirez, and his wife snagged an Arod foul ball after a bit of a scuffle. At least thats the story. I was very fortunate he hooked me up. Im still trying to get one of the balls, they have the final year insignias on them and the Arod ball has a nice scuff on it. I have another friend who went to the last game and got some great photos of Bernie, Oniell, and the Great Yogi Berra hat in his hand, staring down at home plate all alone. Very cool. I was very lucky in the fact that I have friends who went to those games and gave me some very cool stuff to add to my beloved collection. Take care Jersey.
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