Comments on: Mussina faces mortality (and Tigers) tonight

By: jj

jj — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:55:57 +0000

wow did he s..t the bed tonight!

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:59:48 +0000

This is a terrific piece, Peter. I think Moose is often portrayed as being a miserable loner when he really isn’t.

As for tonight, let’s hope Mussina has a good outing. He’s done a ton for this franchise and that will never be forgotten, but loyalty gets thrown out the window when you need to win games down the stretch and your starter isn’t giving you a chance. Let’s hope Moose can put together a few good starts because I don’t want to see Igawa again.

By: Jim in CT - trolling Sox fan

Jim in CT - trolling Sox fan — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:25:23 +0000

This article by Pete even got a very good series of comments on the Sons of Sam Horn site. If you wonder why Sox fans stop by here (well, other than to be obnoxious and stir you guys up) it’s because of the quality of Pete’s coverage and blogging.

And I think any honest baseball fan, no matter who they root for, takes no pleasure in watching a great pitcher like Moose struggle late in his career. So, may he pitch well and get a ND tonight.

Check out Orioles blogs and you’ll see they’re still mourning Moose’s signing with the Yanks. Not quite as bad as watching the Colts roll out of town in Mayflower vans, but bad.

By: Motown Yankee Fan

Motown Yankee Fan — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:24:12 +0000

Pete – thanks for that insight on Moose. As a cranky and on occasion, finicky, person myself, I admire him. I think he can do it tonight. That game in Cleveland a few weeks ago is the Mike who’ll take the mound.

By: yankee island

yankee island — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:01:47 +0000

A Taiwanese reporter covering the Yankees saw Mussina being really nice and patient with some little kids asking for autographs. And Wang mentioned more than once that Mussina helped him a lot with his pitching posture.
I really hope he can deliver this one.

By: BBB

BBB — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:57:37 +0000

Annie: “doesn’t suffer fools gladly” AND “erudite” in the same sentence? I love it – Moose would be proud!

By: BBB

BBB — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:56:52 +0000

Mel: Awww, don’t feel like dog poo! lol. Believe me I fully understand that most people percieve him as grouchy and why they do. My perception in this regard has just always been different and it was nice to see Pete post something that is so similar to my thinking on the matter. I always thought I was the only one, lol.

By: TRF

TRF — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:30:03 +0000

The answer for Mussina: “Clean livin’ and the Spitball” as Preacher Roe said. Mussina has the first part down, according to Pete’s write-up. The Yankees should fly Roe into Detroit for a quick clinic.

By: 'Annie Savoy'

'Annie Savoy' — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:21:09 +0000

I like pitchers and I like Mike Mussina. Just because he doesn’t suffer fools gladly and is erudite and prepared doesn’t mean he’s a bad guy. He’s just a step above your Giambi type, that’s all.

He’ll pitch his game tonight and let’s hope the infield is ready.

By: dor-a

dor-a — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:12:33 +0000

Pete ~ great piece. The only part I take some exception to is the reference to “arrogance” on the part of moose for – let’s be honest – telling it like it is AND demonstrating the attitude we love in our pitchers. If this was the rocket’s quote we’d all be breathing a sigh of relief (saying he has the right attitude!). Can you imagine what the outcries would be if he said anything that revealed a crack in the armor?! Thanks.