Not much of a surprise here, but Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina retired today. While it has not been officially announced by Moose or his agent yet, it seems the announcement could become very soon. Moose retired coming off the first 20 win season of his career at the age of 40. He threw 200 IP this season with a 3.37 ERA and finished 2nd in the Comeback player of the year award.
Is Moose a HOFer? No. It is close, but Bert Blyleven and Jim Kaat should be in ahead Moose. Of course, there is the argument that Blyleven and Kaat played in pitching dominant eras, while Mussina pitched in what will forever be known as the steroid era, pitching his entire career in what is widely regarded as the toughest division in baseball, the AL East.
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