Associated Press Thursday, July 24, 2008; Page E01 NEW YORK, July 23 -- Mike Mussina entered this season almost an afterthought in the New York Yankees' rotation, the old man on a staff of budding stars. What a difference four months makes. Mussina walked off the Yankee Stadium mound Wednesday to rousing "Mooose!" calls from the sold-out crowd, having thrown eight economical innings in New York's 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins for their 10th straight home victory and sixth straight win overall. Last year, "I physically couldn't do what I wanted to do. The whole year was miserable," Mussina said after giving up six hits without allowing a run. Alex Rodriguez and Justin Christian each had two-run doubles and Richie Sexson had a sacrifice fly and 11 putouts and three assists at first base as the Yankees completed a post-break...
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