It has been a long time coming for Moose. It has been 18 years since he made his major league debut and 12 years since he last had 19 wins. This time he was fortunate enough to have a real closer in the game to secure the victory rather than Armando Benitez.This is likely the end for Moose. It's possible he comes back. Anything is possible of course. But he sounded like he was resigned to a life with his wife and kids in Pennsylvania after a long career.
There has been talk for a long time about whether or not he deserves Hall of Fame consideration. I am not going to argue that point here but now they can't hold 20 wins over his head anymore.
What I would like to do is thank Moose for giving the Yanks eight great years and for being a consummate professional his entire career. If he decides to call it a career than it has been a great one.
I for one hope he comes back for a couple more years. The Yankees would need his experience and his ability to eat innings next year. He is a smart guy and I think he would be a good influence on the young kids to keep him around. Moose won't be high on the priority list this off season so it may be a while before we find out his fate.
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