Mike Mussina Deserves To Be in the Hall of Fame

(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) Mike Mussina (5X All-Star, 7X Gold Glove Winner) never won 300 games, he never won a Cy Young, or even get that World Series ring he always wanted, but he had one heck of a career. He compiled 270 wins, a 3.68 career ERA, and 2813 strikeouts through 18 years in the major leagues. He didn’t play in any division, but he pitched in the powerhouse of baseball. The strongest division in baseball is where he spent his 18 seasons. So many championships have come out of the A.L. East, and it has proved to be the best division in baseball over the past 20 years. He pitched against the Jays in ‘92 & ‘93, the Yankees golden years from ‘96-2000, and most recently..those Red Sox. I don’t think it’s necessary for a pitcher to get 300 wins to make the HOF. It is a lock if you get it, but just because you don’t go for it…that shouldn’t keep you out. If I had a vote... I would vote ... (link)