Mike Mussina wins 7th Gold Glove

Congratulations to Mike Mussina for winning his 7th gold glove. If he does choose to retire, what a great way to end his amazing carrer.

Other American League Gold Glove Winners:

C, Joe Mauer MIN

1B, Carlos Pena, TB

2B, Dustin Pedroia, BOS

3B, Adrian Beltre, SEA

SS, Michael Young, TEX (Seriously? he is -7 on the Dewan plus/minus scale, meaning he made 7 less plays than the average shortstop this year)

OF, Torii Hunter, LAA

OF, Grady Sizemore, CLE

OF, Ichiro Suzuki, SEA

Maddux Wins 18th Gold Glove Award

Congratulations to Greg Maddux, who picked up his 18th career gold glove award today. This has to be one of the most respectable records in baseball, with Maddux winning the award the last five years in a row and 13 in a row from 1990 through 2002.

To be a 42 year old pitcher with the stats he has, and to consistently be the best fielding pitcher in your league puts Greg in a league of his own.

This last feat may all but close the great pitcher's 23 year hall of fame career since his agent, Scott Boras, stated he intends not to return next season and retire. If this is the end of the line Greg, thanks.

Other National League Gold Glove Winners:

C Yadier Molina STL

1B Adrian Gonzalez SD

2B Brandon Phillips CIN

3B David Wright NYM

SS Jimmy Rollins PHI

OF Carlos Beltran NYM

OF Nate McLouth PIT

OF Shane Victorino PHI