Most definitely! Here's an argument I have. Now, I believe CC Sabathia belongs in the HOF. But some believe CC is a slam dunk no brainer first ballot yet they believe Moose doesnt't belong. That one makes no sense. I do understand Sabathia is only 1 of 3 left handed pitchers all time with 3,000 K's but Sabathia had many games when he received a ton of run support and didn't even pitch that good. If he wasn't on a playoff contender every single year he would of had nowhere close to 251 wins. Mussina pitched with tough luck lacking run support often yet won 270. Which means he could of had 300 or very close to 300 if he got more run support. He also went out on top in 2008 when he could of easily pitched another two at least mediocre seasons. CC was a shell of himself by 2017 then retired in 2019. No disrespect to CC he belongs in the HOF but how would someone go with CC but not with Moose? Plus both guys only had about 6 "peak" seasons but the longevity helps them both be HOF caliber.
Love Mussina ! It seemed like every time while pitching for the Yankees he never received run support !
Most definitely! Here's an argument I have. Now, I believe CC Sabathia belongs in the HOF. But some believe CC is a slam dunk no brainer first ballot yet they believe Moose doesnt't belong. That one makes no sense. I do understand Sabathia is only 1 of 3 left handed pitchers all time with 3,000 K's but Sabathia had many games when he received a ton of run support and didn't even pitch that good. If he wasn't on a playoff contender every single year he would of had nowhere close to 251 wins. Mussina pitched with tough luck lacking run support often yet won 270. Which means he could of had 300 or very close to 300 if he got more run support. He also went out on top in 2008 when he could of easily pitched another two at least mediocre seasons. CC was a shell of himself by 2017 then retired in 2019. No disrespect to CC he belongs in the HOF but how would someone go with CC but not with Moose? Plus both guys only had about 6 "peak" seasons but the longevity helps them both be HOF caliber.