Mussina Resigned

The Yankees resigned Mike Mussina to a 2 year, $22.5 million deal. The Yanks pretty much had to bring the Moose back. He defied his age in 2006, registering his best year since 2003 and staying healthy. Starters that reliable are not easy to find, especially ones who have proven that they can thrive under the bright lights of New York. The Bronx Bombers need pitching help. A team doesn’t respond to that by getting rid of its second best pitcher. The Yanks probably just should have picked up Mussina’s option. The $17 million doesn’t look too bad in the hindsight presented by what the market turned into. Even without that, the Yankees could have afforded the hit. It’s best not to commit to aging pitchers for a long time since it can go downhill in a second. Mike would have been motivated by pitching in another contract year. Still, the $11.25 million for 2007 looks like a bargain. That’s about what Gil Meche is making. Two years of Moose are also much better than no more Moose at all.