Mike Mussina

Stanford-grad Mike "Moose" Mussina, a five-time All-Star, was one of the top pitchers in the American League in the 1990s. After coming up and flourishing with the Batlimore Orioles, he signed as a free-agent with George M. Steinbrenner III's fabled New York Yankees, helping the Bronx Bombers to two World Series (2001 and '03). After talk of 2007 being his last season with the Yankees or possibly the last of his career, Mike re-signed with the Yankees for the 2008 season, and he has had the most success of any of their pitchers this year, readjusting his pitching style and steering clear of injury. Through this success, he has strengthened his Hall of Fame prospects, as well as kept the Yankees in playoff contention. He could possibly pick up 20 wins this season, which would be the first time he has done so in his career.