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Yankees probable pitcher Mike Mussina Yankees: Mussina, who seems to be on a nice rebound from a mediocre 11-10 2007 season, has won four straight starts and given up just eight earned runs in 23 innings over that span. While the veteran with 255 career victories got off to a 1-3 start this season, the victory was against Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium, a game in which he gave up one run ... [link]

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Yankees v. Rays 2-1 (W)
Published 5/15/2008 by NYteamsWin (noreply@blogger.com) at Mets Prospects Minors Blog | MetsProspectus.com
MOOOSSSEEEE!!! Mike Mussina was just in complete control today. Considering how bad last year was and how he started this season he has come a long way. It's nice to have someone other than Wang have to play stopper for a change. The bad offense has overshadowed it, but the starting and relief pitching has been spectacular over the last couple of games. ...

[THE HANGOVER] Rays Maintain Spot At Top Of Standings Despite Loss
Published 5/15/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (The Professor) at Rays Index
Sorry guys...just the links today...Pulling double-duty over at MLB Trade Rumors. DEVIL RAYS WEBTOPIA... Don't forget to VOTE for Carl Crawford to start the all-star game. If you haven't voted yet today, go NOW! [MLB All-Star Voting] In case you missed it, the Rays have signed Scott Kazmir 3-year contract with $28.5 million, with a 4th year team option for $11 million. This deal buys out the remaining two arbitration seasons and the first two free agency years. [St. Pete ...

[THE HANGOVER] Riggans Makes Most Of Rare Start
Published 5/16/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (The Professor) at Rays Index
THE GOOD: Scott Kazmir. In the first 5 innings, Kazmir only allowed 1 hit. He went 6, giving up 3 hits and 3 walks. He struck out 3...Right off the bat, we get yet another gold glove play by Evan Longoria at third base, diving to his left to rob Jonny Damon of a basehit...We actually are not that big a fan of the shift that Joe Maddon uses on Jason Giambi and David Ortiz. We have seen stats that show that it really doesn't make a difference, but it did yesterday. With Akinori Iwamura ...

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