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Limiting Young Pitchers Puzzles Mussina
Limiting Young Pitchers Puzzles Mussina
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.
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New York Yankees Fan Blog — ... -- but don't be fooled. Mike Mussina is completely biased about what Joba Chamberlain's role should be; if Chamberlain was going to be a starter right out of spring training, Mussina would be competing for a rotation spot with Ian Kennedy . Anyway, Mussina's main point was that innings limits on rookies are for sissies . Kat O'Brien ...

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