by Brian on August 8, 2008 at 1:13AM
Mike Mussina continued his fairy tale season tonight by shutting out the best offense in the majors through seven strong innings. Bruney, Marte and Mo took it from there and Jeter provided all the offense the Bombers would need with a solo bomb in the top of the first.
If you've asked yourself, "Where would the Yanks be without Mike Mussina?" recently, the answer is simple. They would've been sellers at the trade deadline, they'd probably be at or below .500 without even a glimmer of postseason aspirations. If the season ended today, this would be Moose's second-best season as a Yankee, only the 2001 season stands above '08. It's nothing short of amazing and I believe the Moose has probably earned himself another contract from the Yanks. Possibly 2 years so he can win his 300th in pinstripes.
As for the offense, well the Captain looked quite spry in the DH role. Cano built on his 3-walk performance from last night and despite A-Rod's continued struggles, they got the job done on a night when Mussina didn't need much to work with.
Tomorrow night in Anaheim we get to see Ian Kennedy make his return to the bigs. Kennedy was called up to make his debut last year on Sept. 1st and finished the season with three excellent starts for the Yanks, in the middle of pennant race. It's exactly that type of contribution they'll need from him tomorrow and for the foreseeable future. We're counting on you, Ian.
Player of The Game: Moose
Team Record: 63-52
Damon: Zilch
If you've asked yourself, "Where would the Yanks be without Mike Mussina?" recently, the answer is simple. They would've been sellers at the trade deadline, they'd probably be at or below .500 without even a glimmer of postseason aspirations. If the season ended today, this would be Moose's second-best season as a Yankee, only the 2001 season stands above '08. It's nothing short of amazing and I believe the Moose has probably earned himself another contract from the Yanks. Possibly 2 years so he can win his 300th in pinstripes.
As for the offense, well the Captain looked quite spry in the DH role. Cano built on his 3-walk performance from last night and despite A-Rod's continued struggles, they got the job done on a night when Mussina didn't need much to work with.
Tomorrow night in Anaheim we get to see Ian Kennedy make his return to the bigs. Kennedy was called up to make his debut last year on Sept. 1st and finished the season with three excellent starts for the Yanks, in the middle of pennant race. It's exactly that type of contribution they'll need from him tomorrow and for the foreseeable future. We're counting on you, Ian.
Player of The Game: Moose
Team Record: 63-52
Damon: Zilch
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apparently you let the mooooses remarkable unbelievable super .. there arent enough good wordt to describe the mooses outing tonight BUT!!!! did u for get how sickening it was to watch the yanke O tonight??? how many time did we have 2 on 0 out or man on 3rd and less than 2nd got nada?? cant lay down bunts Awad looks lost at the plate in fact hes so bad they elected to pitch to him with man on 3rd and 1 out and a base open they easily ked him them walked the giambino .. why can we blow these games open when we have inferior pitchers on the ropes i cant watch them hit into dp time after time its sickening this game shoulda been a route their hitting has left me speechless please can anyone come up with a clutch hit ???