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Mussina to Pettitte: Suck it up and pitch
Published 2/14/2008 by Jason at MY BASEBALL BIAS
Mike Mussina had some advice for Andy Pettitte today: “However it happens, he has to be able to go out there and pitch,” Mike Mussina said of Pettitte. “He has to find a way to deal with it. I don’t think he will be able to do his job properly if he has to answer questions all season long.” You can never tell with Moose, but he seems somewhat enthusiastic to have the young arms around: “I think they believe in these kids. They believe they’ve got a good group. You ...

News and Notes From Day 1 of Spring Training
Published 2/15/2008 by Greg Cohen at Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog
... thing only, winning. When asked about if he was concerned with his role this was his response: "You know what, I'm not at all, because it's about winning (World Series title) No. 27. I'm just a little part, it's not about me." Good answer. He also spoke about his plans to incorporate his changeup this season. "It's the best pitch l've thrown all winter, to be honest with you. I think it will be a very important pitch for me." - Mike Mussina discusses the "big three" as well as what teammate Andy Pettitte is going to have ...

Mike Mussina calls the kettle black
Published 2/15/2008 by Ben K. at River Avenue Blues » River Avenue Blues, A New York Yankees Blog
... So enter Andy Pettitte and the HGH/Mitchell Report scandal. In discussions with the media yesterday, Mike Mussina shared his thoughts on the topic. Generally, he was very supportive of Andy but realistic. Pettitte, Mussina said, will face some trying times this season, especially when he pitches in Boston and if he struggles out of the gate. But the best part was Mussina’s money quote. ...