Oriole fans opinion of Mike Mussina

[Frobby]

I believe HOF allows players to choose if it's close call. They just don't want guys like Wade Boggs picking the Rays of all teams. If he gets in I suspect they will let him pick the O's or Yankees same for Mike Piazza with the Dodgers and Mets.

The player's wishes are considered, but the HOF makes the final call. Andre Dawson wanted to go in as a Cub (where he spent 6 years), but the HOF overruled him and had him go in as an Expo (11 years).

[EddieMurrayfan]

Mussina is a weirdo. Was not very fan friendly from what I observed. Just an odd duck. When he went to the Yankees he became nothing but an afterthought. Could care less if he gets in the HOF. And I was elated he didnt get a ring while in NY!

[The Maestro]

I have no hard feelings whatsoever towards Moose, at one time he was my favorite Oriole. He should never have even made it to free agency IMHO. Not gonna blame Moose for Angelos being a bumbling idiot.

[Can_of_corn]

Mussina is a weirdo. Was not very fan friendly from what I observed. Just an odd duck. When he went to the Yankees he became nothing but an afterthought. Could care less if he gets in the HOF. And I was elated he didnt get a ring while in NY!

If Gammons was indeed talking about him then he was a bit more then an odd duck.

[Frobby]

I think he was a heck of a pitcher and from what I understand not much in the way of a person.

Read Living on the Black and tell me what you think about Mussina the person.

[The Wedge]

A Yankees fan posting on an Orioles forum choosing the name of a fictional serial killer, one who excels at "blending in." I find this amusing.

I think Moose might fall pray to "it's not the Hall of Really Good."

[Dexter Morgan]

The player's wishes are considered, but the HOF makes the final call. Andre Dawson wanted to go in as a Cub (where he spent 6 years), but the HOF overruled him and had him go in as an Expo (11 years).

well you can argue that's not a very close call. 5 years is a long time.

[csgordos]

I think he was a heck of a pitcher and from what I understand not much in the way of a person.

I would have had no problem with him going to the Yankees if he had not first given his word that the O's would be able to match any offer and then go back on that word.

I don't think he gets into the hall without a long wait considering the currently forming backlog due to steroids.

Sure put him in the O's HoF, it will be worth it to see if he shows up.

My personal opinion is that Mussina is the best Orioles pitcher I ever saw. I saw Palmer pitch but it was toward the end of his career so Mussina was #1 for me. I think he is similar to Markakis in that people were never happy that he was not a leader for the others in the clubhouse and the pitching staff. It is my firm belief that Angelos screwed this one completely and I think everyone here would have done something similar (except go to the Yankees.) As to Mussina the person. Anybody follow what he did with his time in the offseason with his hometown? Anybody remember when the plane went down from NYC and the time and money he donated in his hometown. Please don't take the hatred for what he did professional as an Orioles fan and crucify the man's personal life. He was and probably still is a great citizen. I have nothing but resepect for the Moose and still rue the day the Orioles let him go. Also as a kid I hated when the Orioels let Murray go, but that is another issue.

[Lucky Jim]

I blame capitalism.

[Can_of_corn]

My personal opinion is that Mussina is the best Orioles pitcher I ever saw. I saw Palmer pitch but it was toward the end of his career so Mussina was #1 for me. I think he is similar to Markakis in that people were never happy that he was not a leader for the others in the clubhouse and the pitching staff. It is my firm belief that Angelos screwed this one completely and I think everyone here would have done something similar (except go to the Yankees.) As to Mussina the person. Anybody follow what he did with his time in the offseason with his hometown? Anybody remember when the plane went down from NYC and the time and money he donated in his hometown. Please don't take the hatred for what he did professional as an Orioles fan and crucify the man's personal life. He was and probably still is a great citizen. I have nothing but resepect for the Moose and still rue the day the Orioles let him go. Also as a kid I hated when the Orioels let Murray go, but that is another issue.

Who else could Gammons have been talking about in that Rocker article?

Who else, in 2000, could be described as "One of the game's best pitchers, a sophisticated, intellectual graduate of one of the world's finest universities"?

Anyway I stated that I am fine with him in the O's HoF and that I don't blame him for changing teams, just for going back on his stated word.

[EddieMurrayfan]

If Gammons was indeed talking about him then he was a bit more then an odd duck.

I hadnt heard the racist stuff before. My comments were just based on him in general. He didnt seem comfortable around people for one thing. Was not very friendly.

[TonySoprano]

Read Living on the Black and tell me what you think about Mussina the person.

Does it mention his mistress of many years, or is that no longer one thing by which to judge a person's character?

[SoBo]

At the time I was pretty mad. I was actually more upset that he went to the Yankees and not the sox. I couldn't understand why he would be just another Yankee instead of opting to be what Schilling became in Boston. But he should be a HOFer and go in as an Oriole. Given what has become of the Orioles since his departure can you blame him? He was lucky enough to get out.

[Can_of_corn]

Read Living on the Black and tell me what you think about Mussina the person.

Ok I just read the free portion on my kindle. He came off as a smart jerk. Does he come off as more likeable later? Not sure I want to spend 10 bucks reading about Feinstien loving New York.

[Icterus galbula]

I hated him like hell the first few years after the signing, but my anger turned towards Angelos over time and I personally think he belongs in the HOF.