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AN OLD MOOSE IS GIVING STAFF BOOST
AN OLD MOOSE IS GIVING STAFF BOOST
THIS season was supposed to be about young starters in The Bronx. This was supposed to be about Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy and ultimately Joba Chamberlain unleashing their fresh arms on the AL, dropping a calling card about where the Yankees...
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Moose continues to prove naysayers wrong
New York Yankees Fan Blog — ... when he writes: Think about how badly the Yankees' season has gone to this point. Now think of what it would look like without Mike Mussina . Moose's resurgence has been the most unexpected part of 2008 so far. He's given the staff a huge boost, writes Joel Sherman . Moose has nine wins already - tied with Joe Saunders for ...

Yankees vs. Blue Jays - June 5
My Pinstripes — ... has more on Jorge Posada's return. Joel Sherman has more on Mike Mussina's remarkable turn around. ...

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