Woe Is Moose

Mussina got shelled today, getting tagged for 10 runs on 12 hits, 4 of which were the long ball, all in 4 innings. Not exactly a promising start, but it's spring training, the Yankees are 9-12, and we all know what happens in spring training doesn't mean much. Good news is Mussina feels fine so it doesn't appear to be injury related. That would be the last thing the Yanks need. Pavano, Small and Wright have already had setbacks. The success of the 2006 Yankees will likely hinder on the health of the rotation. Lucky for the Yanks, they can manage with 4 starters for the first 2 weeks of the season, which will give some arms a little more time to rest before making start number 1. Maybe Cashman will step up efforts to bring the Rocket back to the Bronx, though I'm sure Roger knows that the Yankees want him. But could it hurt to send the guy a fruit basket or something?
In baseball news somewhat related to the Yankees, the Red Sox traded Bronson Arroyo to Cincinnati for Wily Mo Pena. Nothing that should concern Yanks fans. With any luck, their rotation will be in shambles and Arroyo's arm will be missed. Pena's a backup OF who has a poor .OBP and whiffs a lot. Expect more of the same from Wily Mo. I must say though it was nice of the Red Sox to job Arroyo the way they did. Arroyo cuts them a break and gives them a hometeam discount by re-signing for less money in hopes to stay with the club. Arroyo's lower salary makes him a little easier to trade, and it's Bye Bye Bronson. Did the Sox take advantage? Yup, but he cut his own throat.
J