Moose: I’m The Sole Survivor!

Mussina Wins Yanks Starting Pitcher Survivor Series!

Via Mark Feinsand in the News today -

As if the Yankees didn’t have enough problems in the starting rotation already, it now appears that Andy Pettitte might be forced to miss his next start.

According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Pettitte has been experiencing stiffness in his left arm, though it is unclear whether it is his shoulder or elbow that has been bothering him.

The issue will likely keep the lefthander from taking the mound on Sunday in Anaheim, which would force the Yankees to find yet another arm to fill a spot in the rotation.

Pettitte has been hit hard in each of his last two outings, giving up nine runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Angels on July 31 and five runs in five innings on Tuesday night against the Rangers.

Darrell Rasner, who was yanked from the rotation this week in favor of Dan Giese, is the only possible option on the active roster to take Pettitte’s start. The Yankees could also dip down to the minors for Chase Wright, Alfredo Aceves or Kei Igawa, though none are on the 40-man roster.

Wang, Chamberlain, Hughes, Kennedy, and now Pettitte.

When it rains, it pours, no? Really, can it get any worse than this? I feel sorry for Pettitte. This must be eating him up on the inside. And, it may impact his contract for next season too.

Just another reason to think “Chase Wright” - if I do say so myself…

August 7, 2008 | Filed Under Possible Bad News

Comments

5 Responses to “Moose: I’m The Sole Survivor!”

Corey on August 7th, 2008 6:45 pm

is there anyone else reporting this? I only ask this because i didnt see pete abe report it on his site
Rich M on August 7th, 2008 7:36 pm

Looks like Mark might want to rethink where he gets is info. This from Pete Abe:

“News to me,” Joe Girardi said.

Pettitte also said he would make his start and that he felt fine. I watched him play catch in the outfield before we spoke to Girardi and he looked OK to me.
Corey on August 7th, 2008 7:45 pm

for those of you who don’t know, the new york post is half a notch above the inquirer.
Raf on August 8th, 2008 10:41 am

“News to me,” Joe Girardi said.
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Wasn’t one of the knocks on Girardi was that he was secretive when it comes to injuries?
What To Do With Pettitte Next Season? : WasWatching.com on September 5th, 2008 2:07 pm

[...] IP). Then he got beat up in two starts - allowing 14 earned runs in 10.3 IP. That was followed by a report saying he had a stiff pitching arm. And, since that report came out, he’s made 5 starts with an ERA of 5.34 (in 32 IP). So, [...]