Newly-minted Hall of Fame pitcher Mike Mussina split his 18-year career almost equally between New York and Baltimore, pitching in the postseason for both organizations.
Former Orioles radio broadcaster Fred Manfra and current Yankees radio broadcaster Suzyn Waldman had up-close views of Mussina during both portions of his career. Both recalled his excellent attention to detail, meticulous preparation and workhorse role during his career. Mussina won at least 10 games in a record 17 consecutive seasons, including 20 in 2008, the final year of his career.
"I really loved being around Mike Mussina," Waldman said on The Bat Around with Stan "The Fan" Charles Jan. 26. "He'd figure out what was working for him, how to set up that knuckle-curve -- if it's working, where it's working -- and then you'd see that little smirk. He would have that tiny little smirk when he got all of the pitches and he knew what was there for the day."
