Nov 05
Sounds like it. Via George King -
Andy Pettitte, who hasn’t filed for free agency, wants to pitch for the Yankees next season. And according to Brian Cashman, the Yankees want the 36-year-old lefty back despite chasing big-ticket free-agent hurlers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett.
“Of course we are interested,” Cashman said last night from the GM meetings in Southern California.
As long as he’s sound, Andy Pettitte can pitch for my team – without question. Glad the Yankees feel the same way.
7 Responses to “Pettitte’s Return Just A Formality?”
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November 5th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Unfortunately, he’s saying he wants at least two years guaranteed. After how he pitched this year, you can’t give him that.
But he’s a perfect fit for the Yankees in 2009.
November 5th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Actually, considering that he pitched half the season with a condition that would have driven most pitchers to the DL, I think that warrants giving him two years…because you know he’s not going to pull a Pavano on you.
November 5th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
So you’d be in favor of giving a hurt, declining pitcher who just had an awful year 2 years guaranteed?
I’m predicting a one-year, $12 million deal for Pettitte, which gets done before the Winter Meetings.
November 5th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
~~So you’d be in favor of giving a hurt, declining pitcher who just had an awful year 2 years guaranteed?~~
If his name is Andy Pettitte, yes.
November 6th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Actually, considering that he pitched half the season with a condition that would have driven most pitchers to the DL, I think that warrants giving him two years…because you know he’s not going to pull a Pavano on you.
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Not quite sure I agree with that line of thinking. Kevin Brown pitched through pain, Jaret Wright pitched through pain, Javy Vazquez pitched through pain, Randy Johnson pitched through pain…
I’d rather they take time off to fix whatever’s wrong than stink up the joint b/c they’re ineffective.
November 6th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Andy wasn’t great this year BUT I would much rather have him rather than Burnett. What the hell are the Yankees thinking? Burnett’s ERA against everyone in the AL including the new beast on the block, Tampa is over 5. AJ never guts anything out. Emotion or not Pettite can still pitch somewhat effectively and so can Moose BUT AJ? If the Yanks sign AJ, the season is already done…he’ll be paid like a number 1 and become Pavano part 2!
November 6th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Andy wasn’t great this year BUT I would much rather have him rather than Burnett.
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On this, we can agree
Personally, Pettitte has had an elbow issue for as long as I can remember. Proven that he’s healthy (pending results of a physical), I’d have no problem signing him to a 2-year contract. Especially considering the market for pitching.