News - Mike Mussina
Right-handed pitcher Mike Mussina, who collected his first 20-victory season last year in his 18th major-league season, has retired. Mussina, 39, amassed a 270-153 record over a career that began with the Baltimore Orioles in 1991.
Mike Mussina, who is 187 strikeouts short of 3,000 for his career, reportedly has decided to retire. Foxsports.com reported Wednesday Mussina plans to announce his retirement this week. Mussina has been in the major leagues for 18 years, having spent the last eight of them with the New York Yankees.
Veteran outfielders Ichiro Suzuki and Torii Hunter captured their eighth straight Gold Glove Awards when the American League winners were announced Thursday.
Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Mike Mussina allowed six hits over eight scoreless innings as the New York Yankees rolled Minnesota, 5-1, in the finale of a three-game set from Yankee Stadium. Mussina (13-6) struck out seven and did not walk a batter.
Alex Rodriguez and Justin Christian hit two-run doubles Wednesday to key the New York Yankees' 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The victory completed a three-game sweep and capped an unbeaten six-game homestand.
