Back in the winter of 2000 the Sox tried to sign free agent pitcher Mike Mussina. The were outbid by the dreaded Yankees for Mussina's services. Dan Duquette used money earmarked for Mussina on a star outfielder from Cleveland by the name of Manny Rameriz.
Eight years seasons later, Mussina has won 106 games for the Yanks and been a mainstay in their roatation. Manny has batted over .290 each season, topped 100 rbi's in all but one year and been a huge presence in the middle of the order for the Sox. Both were good signs for their respective clubs. Which signing was better?
Clearly, the answer is Manny. Aside from the fact that we should put a fork in Mussina because he looks done, Manny at $20 million a year when the team picks up his option is money well spent. If we were solving crossword puzzles, Mussina would be the pick but we are trying to win games.
Which brings us to the fact that the New York Yankees have never won a World Championship with the Moose. While the Sox have been crowned twice and Manny has been an integral part. Thank goodness George spent all that money.
Though Manny can be a P.I.N.T.A. he has been invaluable to us. Believe it or not Manny has matured greatly. Farnsworth throwing at him last night was a great example. Manny did not lose his head, he got back in the box and played. While many expected Beckett to retaliate, the Sox put the incident in the back of their minds and will get theirs later.
Clearly the Yankees are reeling without a clear number one pitcher. The Sox are sitting high on the hog with money well spent on the guy that was the consolation prize back in the winter of 2000.
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