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Mike Mussina, candyman
Published 6/18/2008 by Ben K. at River Avenue Blues » River Avenue Blues, A New York Yankees Blog
... Joe Girardi irked a few Yankees earlier this year when he banned unhealthy food from the post-game spread. Ever looking for edge, Mike Mussina made a deal: When Moose reaches 10 wins, the ice cream returns. Well, Mussina won his tenth game on the road, and the ice cream is back. Once Moose reached 12 wins, the ...

Mike Mussina's Winning More Than Games, He's Winning Ice Cream
Published 6/18/2008 by Josh Alper at FanHouse
... The early reports weren't so encouraging but things have gotten a lot better. Mussina is tied for the AL lead in wins with 10 and has been a steadying influence in a rotation that's really needed one. The Yankees returned home for the first time since Moose's 10th win and found a special treat waiting for them. Thanks to the 10th win and a bet Mussina made with Girardi, the ice cream was back. ...

THT Live:The ice cream is back! The ice cream is back!
Published 6/18/2008 by THT Staff at The Hardball Times
The ice cream is back! The ice cream is back! by THT Staff June 18, 2008 Mike Mussina reaches 10 wins, and the Yankees bring out their sundae bowls . There's a Baskin-Robbins flavor here somewhere.... Do you have a general question or comment for one of THT's writers? Send it in to ...

Bringing Back Sidney (and the Ice Cream)
Published 6/19/2008 by Jeff Kallman at The MLB Source
... The New York Yankees have decided ice cream was no longer politically incorrect in its clubhouse—thank resurgent Mike Mussina, who won a bet with manager Joe Girardi and got the stuff back in the clubhouse freezers—and neither would Sidney Ponson be, in their organisation. ...

Joe Girardi Gives Mike Mussina A Softy
Published 6/19/2008 by Robbie Gillies at RealClearSports - Blog
... Girardi and the Yankees have to be pleasantly surprised by Mike Mussina's production this season. Last season he went just 11-10 with a 5.15 ERA. He was even pulled from the starting rotation towards the end of the season. But, this year he already has 10 wins, which puts him in a tie for the league lead. Now, Girardi is rewarding Mussina for his excellent production. He is giving Mussina ice cream privileges. Prior to the season, Girardi banned sweets from the clubhouse. Apparently, Mussina made a deal with Girardi that when he hits 10 wins he could have his ice cream back. ...

Coincidence or incentive?
Published 6/23/2008 by Mr. Faded Glory (noreply@blogger.com) at High and Tight.
June 17, 2008: Yankees Return Ice Cream to Locker Room June 19, 2008: Yankees sign Sidney Ponson Hmmm.

Pavano & Hughes In Rehab Race?
Published 6/24/2008 by Steve Lombardi at WasWatching.com
... Now that the Yankees are serving ice cream in their clubhouse again, I’m sure that Pavano is a man on a mission. It wouldn’t shock me to see Carl beat Phil back to the Bronx. ...

Hank: “We’ve got to start hitting. It’s getting ridiculous.”
Published 7/2/2008 by Joseph P. at River Avenue Blues » River Avenue Blues, A New York Yankees Blog
... ready to listen with open ears. It’s nothing much, really, just echoing a lot of the talking points about the team’s poor offensive play. Strange part of the quote: “I don’t know. Maybe a little less outside distractions and a little more concentrating and they’ll start hitting better.” Is there any outside distraction in particular that you’re worried about, Mr. Steinbrenner? For what it’s worth, the Yanks are 6-7 since the Yanks allowed ice cream back in the clubhouse. Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York ...