nydailynews.com - 3/4/2008
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Mike Mussina would be more of a luxury item if the Yankees were committed to opening the season with Joba Chamberlain in the starting rotation.
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We spend way too much time with baseball box scores
New York Yankees Fan Blog —
... , noting that the presence of innings limits puts more pressure on veterans like Moose and the long man in the bullpen -- presumably Jeff Karstens -- for now. John Harper goes there too , and is right when saying Moose's performance this season will have at least some impact on how the young arms get used. Harper takes Moose's poor start yesterday a little too seriously, but his overall point is accurate. Mark Feinsand ...
Abraham Should Scold his Media Buddies, Not Just His Readers
High and Tight. —
... Yankees play Houston this season. You really think Mussina wants to give them something to go to school on? Relax and enjoy the fact that your team has energy, youth and a bright future. Focus on how Dan McCutchen struck out Brad Ausmus or how Mark Melancon didn’t let an error bother him in the ninth inning. Sweating how pitcher performed on March 3 is a waste of emotion. It's only right to call out one of your peers when they do the same: This is the position the Yankees have put themselves in, ...
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Mussina myth vs. reality
yankees.lhblogs.com 3/4/2008 — I’ve been reading through the comments. Funny to see so many people wanting Mike Mussina executed at dawn because he pitched poorly on March 3.
Just so you know:
Mussina is not going to request a trade. Mussina is not going to the bullpen. ...
Limiting Young Pitchers Puzzles Mussina
nytimes.com 3/4/2008 — Mike Mussina, who threw 210 innings in his first full professional season, is somewhat bewildered as he watches the Yankees’ careful handling of their young pitchers.
Mussina, Karstens will have more on their plate
newsday.com 3/4/2008 — KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The innings limits the Yankees have
imposed on three of their potential starting pitchers make it that much more important to have a reliable long reliever and other starters who are dependable.
Jeff Karstens zeroes in on spot
nydailynews.com 3/4/2008 — Jeff Karstens may not get Phil Hughes- or Joba Chamberlain-type hype, but the 25-year-old took his first step toward securing a spot on the Yankees Monday with three innings of shutout ball against the Astros.
Yankee's predictions —
Bleacher Report - MLB 3/4/2008
Let's count the ways the Yankees will suck more than ever this year. 1. Hank Stienbrenner, Spawn of the "Boss" will fail miserably, fire Cashman in June and threaten Giradi's job. 2. Joba will be not have many chances to close so ...
MLB: New York Yankee's Predictions —
Bleacher Report - MLB 3/4/2008
Let's count the ways the Yankees will suck more than ever this year. 1. Hank Steinbrenner, Spawn of the "Boss" will fail miserably, fire Cashman in June and threaten Giradi's job. 2. Joba Chamberlain will be not have many chances ...
