Was Watching: Lombardi: Is Mike Mussina A Hall-Of-Famer?

Drumming up a moose call for the HOF...as Lombardi looks into Mussina’s “WasWatching Cooperstown Points” (WWCP).

This is an interesting list. It’s pretty clear that a “WWCP” of 35 or better means you’re a no-brainer for Cooperstown. And, if your “WWCP” is under 20, you’re not a Hall-of-Famer.

And, it seems that the pitchers who have a “WWCP” in the 20’s is where the great debates reside - with guys like Schilling, Glavine, Mussina and Smoltz.

Now, you know that Glavine is getting into Cooperstown because he has 300 wins. And, Schilling and Smoltz will probably get in because of their post-season heroics that sit on top of their career numbers.

However, Mussina does not have the post-season resume of Smoltz or Schilling. And, he does not have 300 wins like Glavine. And, that will probably work against him - when it comes to the Cooperstown vote. And, that’s a shame - because, based on the relative regular season pitching numbers, Mussina - to date - has been right there with Schilling, Glavine, and Smoltz.

If those three get into Cooperstown…Moose should be there with them…if there’s any justice in the selection process. However, we know that’s not always the case, is it?