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| Andy Pettitte allowed three earned runs on four hits over 5.2 innings in tonight's 7-3 win over Philadelphia in Game 6 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. He had five walks and three strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte did not dominate tonight, but did enough to help the Yankees claim their 27th World Series title. Their last championship came back in 2000.
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| After a few days of speculation, Yankees manager Joe Girardi confirmed on Tuesday that Andy Pettitte will start game six of the World Series on three days of rest on Wednesday, according to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse. |
Our View: He will be facing old Yankees nemesis Pedro Martinez, who will be pitching on normal rest. It should be a fun night in the Bronx.
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| Andy Pettitte was far from perfect in game three of the World Series on Saturday night, allowing four runs in six innings (which included a run he walked in during the second inning), but still got the win as the Yanks' bats came alive in an 8-5 win in Philadelphia. |
Our View: Pettitte found a way to win, and will be able to do so again on short rest in a potential game six in New York.
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| With a 5-2 win over the Angels on Sunday, Andy Pettitte didn't just clinch a World Series berth. He also won his MLB record 16th postseason game. |
Our View: For his part Pettitte went 6.1 innings and allowed just one run on seven hits and a walk while striking out six. He looked as dominant as ever pitching his fifth clincher, which was no surprise to those who followed his postseason career, and he led the Yankees to their MLB record 40th pennant.
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| Andy Pettitte is slated to pitch in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Angels, according to the Journal News. |
Our View: There is a 90 percent chance of rain for Saturday, but skipper Joe Girardi would like Pettitte to start even if the game is postponed. He wants to have ace CC Sabathia take the hill in Game 1 if the Yankees advance to the World Series against the Phillies.
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| Andy Pettitte was solid through 6.1 innings on Monday, but it wasn't enough as the Yankees fell to the Angels in 11 innings by a score of 5-4. Pettitte allowed three runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out two in the game. |
Our View: The game was tied when Pettitte left tonight, but the bullpen couldn't deliver the win. The Yanks had a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series with a win, but now they will try to keep the Angels from evening the series in Game 4.
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| Andy Pettitte took home the win on Sunday as the Yankees eliminated the Twins with a 4-1 win. The left-hander struck out seven batters in 6.1 innings of work. |
Our View: Pettitte appeared intensely focused on his task as is usual this time of year. He allowed just one walk and a total of three baserunners. He will remain the Yankees third starter for the remainder of the postseason.
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| Andy Pettitte was worked over by the Rays on Saturday in his final regular season tune up. He allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and four walks over just 4.1 innings in the 5-3 loss. |
Our View: Pettitte finishes the year at 14-8, but the aging lefty struggled down the stretch with an ERA over 5.00 in the final month of the season.
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| Andy Pettitte held the Red Sox to just two runs on seven hits and three walks over six innings on Sunday to earn his 14th win and another division title for the Yankees. |
Our View: Pettitte has been the beneficiary of a bruising offense this season, as suggested by his 14 wins and 4.11 ERA. He's 2-1 in September, but has an ERA near 5.00. Still, the wins are a nice fantasy boost.
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| Andy Pettitte gave up three earned runs on five hits over six innings in Monday's 5-2 loss at the Angels. He had two walks with three strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte had a decent outing, but was dealt a loss due to poor run support. Pettitte has not taken a loss over his previous nine starts.
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| Andy Pettitte completed a pen session today, and is set to test his ailing left shoulder Monday against the Angels, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Pettitte's last turn in the rotation was skipped due to a tired shoulder, and it would be 10 days between starts for him if cleared to take the mound Monday. The Yankees will proceed with caution, as Pettitte battled pain in the same shoulder over the second half of last season.
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| Dealing with a fatigued pitching shoulder, Andy Pettitte will skip his scheduled Wednesday start, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. |
Our View: He will next try to go on Monday against the Angels. Chad Gaudin will start in his place this week.
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| Andy Pettitte gave up four earned runs on four hits over six innings in Saturday's 6-4 win at Toronto. He issued five walks with three strikeouts. |
Our View: It was not a solid performance for Pettitte, but the Yankees provided enough offensive firepower for him to collect his 13th win of 2009. The veteran lefty earned a win in each of his last four starts.
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| Andy Pettitte only surrendered one earned run on two hits over eight innings in Monday's 5-1 win at Baltimore. He had no walks and racked up eight strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte was in control tonight as he claimed his 12th win of 2009, and the 227th of his career. He has taken a win in each of his last three starts, and is 4-0 over six outings in August.
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| Andy Pettitte only issued two earned runs on five hits over seven innings in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Rangers at Yankee Stadium. He had three walks and fired seven strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte claimed his 11th win of 2009, and the 226th of his career. He allowed two or less earned runs in five of his last six starts, and has not taken a loss over that span.
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| Andy Pettitte earned a win on Friday thanks to 20 runs of support, but didn't pitch well in the Yankee blowout win over Boston. He allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks over five innings. |
Our View: Pettitte improved to 10-6 on the season, but the outing broke his string of four straight quality starts.
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| Andy Pettitte only allowed two earned runs on six hits over six innings in Friday's 4-2 win at Seattle. He had one walk and racked up 10 strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte pitched well tonight, but was forced to take a no-decision rather than a win as the game was tied at 2-2 when he exited. Pettite allowed one or less earned runs in each of his previous three starts heading into tonight, and the 37-year-old vet should remain active in fantasy lineups for his next turn in the Yankees' rotation.
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| Andy Pettitte only issued five hits over seven scoreless innings in Sunday's 5-2 win over the rival Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. He had two walks and four strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte pitched great tonight, but was forced to take a no-decision rather than a win as the game was tied at zero when he exited. On the positive side, the 37-year-old hurler has not taken a loss over his last three starts, and trimmed his ERA to 4.14.
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| Andy Pettitte only issued one earned run on four hits over 6.2 innings in Tuesday's 5-3 win at Toronto. He had four walks with six strikeouts. |
Our View: It was a strong outing for Pettitte, despite the four free passes. Pettitte snapped a five-game skid without earning a win, and improved his record to 9-6.
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| Andy Pettitte was very good again on Thursday but the Yankees fell to the White Sox by a score of 3-2. Pettite went 6.1 innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits while striking out eight. |
Our View: Pettitte has been a strikeout machine over his last three starts, and he is starting to look like a very good fantasy option. If he is still floating around on your free agent wire, you should jump on him at this point.
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| Andy Pettitte had the strikeout working on Saturday, but that was about all he had going for him as he and the Yankees fell to the A's 6-4. Pettitte went 6.1 innings and allowed four runs on five hits while walking one and striking out seven. |
Our View: Pettitte was very good until the seventh, but it all fell apart in the six-run frame. He has been better as of late, striking out 15 in his last two starts, but he has only one loss to show for it. He needs to eliminate the big innings, and if he does he can be a solid fantasy starter.
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| Andy Pettitte looked great against the Orioles on Monday, picking up a no decision after allowing one run off six hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in 7.1 innings. |
Our View: It was a fine outing for the veteran lefty, although, before rushing to go pick him up, remember that he had allowed six runs each of his previous two starts. He is, however, worth owning in AL-only leagues if he happens to be available.
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| Andy Pettitte was lit up for six earned runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings in Saturday's 14-8 loss at the Angels. He had two walks and one strikeout. |
Our View: Pettitte suffered his fifth loss of the season, and allowed six earned runs in each of his last two starts. Hopefully he will bounce back in his next trip to the hill.
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| Andy Pettitte struggled with his control on Monday afternoon as the Yankees fell to the Blue Jays by a score of 7-6. Pettitte went six innings and allowed six runs on five hits while walking five and striking out three. |
Our View: The Yankees outhit the Jays today, but Pettitte's inability to keep the walks to a minimum killed him in this start. Overall, he is 8-4 on the year, but the ERA isn't great at 4.53. He is still a solid fantasy option in most leagues, mainly for his ability to get you wins.
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| Andy Pettitte only allowed two earned runs on six hits over seven innings in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Mariners at Yankee Stadium. He issued one walk and fired five strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte collected his team-leading eighth win of the season, and No. 223 for his career. He has two wins over his last three starts, and the veteran lefty shall remain active in fantasy leagues.
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| Andy Pettitte gave up six runs (three earned) on seven hits over 3.2 innings in Thursday's 11-7 win at Atlanta. He issued three walks with four strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte struggled tonight, and was handed a no-decision. He was disappointing after only surrendering one run over seven innings in his last start at Florida.
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| Andy Pettitte was in control from the hill in Friday's 5-1 win at Florida, as he only allowed one earned run on three hits over seven innings. He had no walks and racked up seven strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte claims his seventh win of the season, and bounced back well from his last outing when he gave up five earned runs in a loss against the cross-town rival Mets.
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| Andy Pettitte was roughed up by the Mets in Saturday's 6-2 loss at Yankee Stadium, as he allowed five earned runs on 12 hits over five innings. He had one walk and three strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte is struggling in June, as he is now 1-2 with a 6.19 ERA over three starts. He still nailed down six wins this season, and is worth keeping active in fantasy lineups.
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| Andy Pettitte allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits over six innings in Monday's 5-3 win over the Rays at Yankee Stadium. He had three walks and racked up seven strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte claimed his sixth win of the season, and is 4-1 over his last six starts.
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| Andy Pettitte took his second loss of the season as the Yankees fell 4-2 to the Rangers on Wednesday. He gave up seven hits and six walks while striking out six. |
Our View: Pettitte now has now walked 11 batters in his last two starts, and it may be a sign that his back is a more serious issue than he is letting on. If the Yankees feel the same way, they could probably afford to give a stint on the DL. The team moved starter Phil Hughes to the bullpen earlier in the day.
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| Andy Pettitte expects to make his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Rangers, according to the Associated Press. He exited his last start early with a stiff back. |
Our View: He was able to throw 25 pitches during a pen session Monday. Pettitte has earned a win in three of his last four outings, and should be safe to keep active in fantasy lineups.
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| The AP reports that Andy Pettitte left Friday night's start against the Indians with a stiff back. Pettitte threw into the six and picked up his fifth victory of the season as he gave up just one run. The pitcher says he suffered the injury in Texas and then made it worse on the wet mound from Friday night. He did add, "I'm fine." |
Our View: Pettitte allowed 11 base runners in his five-plus innings of work, including five walks. It is the fourth time this season that he has walked at least four batters. We expect him to make his next start, but his value is slipping along with his command.
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| Andy Pettitte lasted just five innings, but only allowed one run and earned the victory as the Yankees topped the Indians 3-1 on Friday. |
Our View: Pettitte surrendered six hits and five walks, but managed to work out of jams on Friday. He's now 5-1 on the season, but his ERA is above 4.00 and he's not the fantasy ace he once was. Still, he's worth a look in deeper mixed leagues.
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| Andy Pettitte put forth a relatively nice effort in a no-decision against Philadelphia on Saturday, giving up four runs off five hits (two home runs) and two walks while striking out five in seven innings. |
Our View: It has been much of the same for Pettitte this year, who's been consistently average pitcher since 2006. He remains a borderline mixed-league pitcher who should continue to be a nice innings-eater throughout the season in AL-only formats.
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| Andy Pettitte was impressive on Wednesday as the Yankees downed the Blue Jays 8-2. Pettitte went six innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits while walking four and striking out two. |
Our View: Pettite is 3-1 on the year, which is pretty impressive considering the rough start for the Yanks. Pettitte's numbers aren't overwhelming, but he is still managing to get the job done. He should be owned in AL-only leagues for sure and is a decent option in all mixed leagues.
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| Andy Pettitte gave up nine hits, including four home runs, and five runs as the Yankees fell 8-6 on Thursday. He did not factor in the decision. |
Our View: Entering the night, Pettitte had only given up one home run in 33 innings this season. The normally consistent pitcher has given up five runs in each of his last two starts - both at the new Yankee stadium.
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| Andy Pettitte had another rough outing on Friday, allowing five runs on nine hits in 5.2 innings. He walked four and struck out two, but the Yankees' offense bailed him out with a 10-9 win. |
Our View: This is Pettitte's second bad outing in a row after starting the season off very well. He isn't a young man anymore, but it's hard to believe he is wearing down already. Keep an eye on how his next few starts work out.
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| Andy Pettitte allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and for walks over six innings on Sunday. He took the loss as the Yankees fell 4-1 to the Red Sox and were swept in the series. |
Our View: Pettitte, the man with the master pick off move, allowed three stolen bases, including a straight steal of home to Jacoby Ellsbury. He has been very good this season, but Sunday's start left Pettitte owners and Yankee fans wanting.
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| Andy Pettitte scattered nine hits over seven innings of work as the Yankees beat the A's 5-3 on Tuesday. He earned his second win of the season in the process. |
Our View: Pettitte has looked sharp ever since he showed up for spring training. The veteran looks poised for a strong season and he currently holds a 2.53 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP.
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| Andy Pettitte's start was bumped back to Tuesday after the Yankees-Athletics game was rained out on Monday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Pettitte still makes for a fine play after getting off to a fine start this season and with Chien-Ming Wang's turn in the rotation expected to be skipped, Pettitte will still get two starts this week.
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| Andy Pettitte was not quite as sharp in his second start of the season, but still had a quality outing. He allowed three runs on six hits and a walk over 7.1 innings and struck out four. |
Our View: Pettitte has been solid so far this season and looks like he may be the AL's version of Jamie Moyer. Those lefties can go forever and it looks like Pettitte could be a nice last minute starter pickup.
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| Andy Pettitte was brilliant on Friday night against the Royals, throwing seven innings of one-run ball. He allowed only three hits and a walk and struck out six en route to his first win of the season. |
Our View: Pettitte picked up where he left off in spring training and dominated the Royals Friday. He was 3-0 with a 1.17 ERA in the exhibition season and appears to be delaying the aging process as he rolls into another season with the Yankees.
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| Andy Pettitte allowed one earned run on six hits over four innings in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Cubs, with one walk and two strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte closed out the exhibition season with a 3-0 mark and a 1.17 ERA, and the 36-year-old should have enough left in the tank for another solid campaign with the contending Yankees.
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| Andy Pettitte struck out seven batters in 6.2 innings during Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. He allowed five hits, one run, and no walks in the outing. |
Our View: The run was actually the first he's given up all spring. He has looked very sharp this spring, and should be in line for another strong season in pin stripes.
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| Andy Pettitte remained mostly perfect this spring with three shutout innings against the Twins on Sunday. He allowed two hits and struck out one in the victory. |
Our View: This was just his second outing, but Pettitte has proven efficient in 4.2 innings of work this spring. He will likely be at the back end of the Yankees' rotation this season, and he could pile up some wins if the bullpen and defense come around. He claims that his increased workout load over the offseason will prevent from suffering another second half breakdown in 2009.
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| Andy Pettitte allowed one hit over 1.2 innings of work in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays, with one walk and two strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte is 36 years old, but could have at least one more productive season left in him while working at the back of the Yankees' new and improved rotation for 2009.
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| Updating an earlier report, Andy Pettitte has signed a one-year deal with the Yankees, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. He'll be guaranteed $5.5 million, with another $6.5 million in incentives which will be based both on performance and time on New York's active roster. |
Our View: Pettitte will be the Yankees' fifth starter behind CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett, Chien-Ming Wang, and Joba Chamberlain. As long as everyone stays healthy and Chamberlain adjusts to being in the rotation, the Yankees could have one of the best rotations in baseball in 2009.
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| Andy Pettitte is reportedly set to re-sign with the Yankees, according to the NY Daily News. His deal is believed to be for one year, at a base salary of between $5-6MM. The contract could be worth up to $12 miilion, with performance incentives for innings-pitched and days-on-the-roster.
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Our View: Pettitte will round out a dominant Yankees' rotation that includes CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett, Chien Ming-Wang and rising star Joba Chamberlain. We will keep you posted when the deal is made official.
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| The Yankees' talks with Andy Pettitte have intensified and there is optimism the two sides can reach a deal, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. |
Our View: Pettitte and the Yankees are working on a one-year deal, but for less guaranteed money than the $10 million they originally offered. Inking Pettitte would prevent Ben Sheets from wearing pinstripes in 2009.
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| Pitcher Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees are still talking about a possible contract, NorthJersey.com reports. |
Our View: The team would rather re-sign the lefty than any of the other free agents still on the market, and if they can't get him, it doesn't seem like they'll go after anyone else.
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| Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reports that the Yankees are making an extended effort to sign left-handed starter Andy Pettitte. |
Our View: Rosenthal also reports that Pettitte was not mulling over an offer from Houston, and that Astros GM Ed Wade said he had not been in contact with him.
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| Andy Pettitte likely isn't headed back to the Astros, according to MLB.com. The report states that the Astros are working with a firm payroll number ($100 million) and aren't likely to increase that figure. "We haven't had any discussion with Andy or his representatives and we don't see a scenario where he would fit into our payroll scenario at this time," GM Ed Wade said. |
Our View: If the Astros don't have the money for Ty Wigginton or Randy Wolf, it would seem a bit odd if they certainly found the millions needed to bring in Pettitte. As a result, the lefty will likely have to look for another place to call home in 2009.
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| Ken Davidoff of Newsday states Andy Pettitte "might be softening his opposition to rejoining the Astros." |
Our View: Pettitte is not pleased with the Yankees after rejecting their offer and could be an option to replace Randy Wolf in the rotation.
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| Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.com reports that talks between the Yankees and free-agent pitcher Andy Pettitte have not ended, even though earlier Tuesday Pettitte turned down New York's original offer of a one-year, $10 million deal. "When there's a will, there's a way," one source told Rosenthal. |
Our View: It's possible the Yankees could still reach an agreement by offering the 36-year-old left-hander an incentive-laden deal that has the potential of reaching Pettitte's asking price of $16 million for one year.
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| Andy Pettitte has reportedly rejected the Yankees' one-year offer for $10 million, according to the Star-Ledger. |
Our View: Pettitte is yet to announce whether he plans to return to the majors in 2009.
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| Updating a previous report, an unspecified source said the New York Yankees, who were initially thought to have feigned in their desire to retain starter Andy Pettitte, are expressing interest in re-signing the 36-year-old lefty, according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: The source believes the two parties will reach a deal as early as next week. It is likely the Yankees will re-sign Pettitte for less than his $16 million asking price, simply because of the fact New York's front office is well aware of Pettitte's desire to remain in pinstripes.
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| The New York Daily News reports that Andy Pettitte's chances of remaining a Yankee are "55-45 against," according to a source close to the team. |
Our View: The odds of the Yankees re-signing Pettitte took a severe hit when the team signed free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira to eight-year, $180 million contract.
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| Andy Pettitte is on the Rangers' radar, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: The Dodgers are believed to be interested as well. It is uncertain if the Rangers prefer him over Ben Sheets, or if Pettitte is on their back burner.
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| The one-year, $10 million offer that the Yankees gave to lefty Andy Pettitte has not been shelved, though no decisions on whether or not he will be back with the team will come until after Jan. 1, according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: If he suits up next year, Pettitte will still have fantasy value. It will be as a later-round selection, but the 14 wins and 158 strikeouts he put up last season are solid numbers.
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| The New York Post reports that Andy Pettitte is unlikely to be signed by the Yankees following the team's early offseason spending. It was previously reported that the Yankees had a standing offer for $10 million over ten years. |
Our View: Pettitte tossed 204 innings last season, going 14-14 with a 4.54 ERA. He will be sought after, but it seems unlikely he will get the deal he is looking for.
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| The Yankees may move on from Andy Pettitte, according to the Lower Hudson Journal. |
Our View: Pettitte has been looking for something closer to the $16 million he made in 2008, but has only received a $10 million offer from the Yankees so far. Houston may also not be an option at this point since the Astros would like to shed payroll, not add it.
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| Andy Pettitte is expected to remain with the Yankees, according to MLB.com. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports recently stated that that it was "virtually inevitable" that the Yankees and Pettitte would eventually come to a one-year agreement. |
Our View: The Yankees have offered Pettitte a one-year, $10 million contract, which is a significant decrease in salary from the $16 million he made last season. His reps have advised Pettitte to decline a significant pay cut so far. But no other MLB club is aggressively pursuing Pettitte and it is known he would likely to remain in pinstripes, namely to pitch in the new Yankee Stadium.
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| Andy Pettitte continues to sit on the Yankees one year contract offer for $10 million, according to MLB.com. "Andy's a free agent, and the one thing I've been consistent in saying is that we'd like to have Andy back," GM Brian Cashman said. "I know he'd like to come back. That's set up for maybe a positive end result. It doesn't guarantee it." |
Our View: With the Yankees still being mentioned in pursuit of arms like Derek Lowe, Pettitte had better accept the offer before it is revoked. At this point, we really don't have any understanding of what is going on in Pettitte's head, but we still expect him to return to the Bronx.
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| Andy Pettitte's reps are claiming that he was offered a three-year deal worth $36 million from an undisclosed club, according to Sports Illustrated. |
Our View: The Yankees still haven't budged on their one-year offer for $10 million. The Yankees may opt to pursue Ben Sheets if it looks like Pettitte will not accept their offer.
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| Yankees' GM Brian Cashman made Andy Pettitte an offer of one-year at $10 million, according to the Star-Ledger. |
Our View: That figure is $6 million below his asking price, and is a take-it-or-leave-it offer. The source suggests the Yankees would like to keep him in the rotation for one year rather than sign Derek Lowe or Ben Sheets for multiple years. But if Pettitte turns down the deal, the Yankees would likely target Sheets next.
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| Yankees' GM Brian Cashman will reportedly visit Andy Pettitte after leaving the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, according to the NY Post. |
Our View: Pettitte is among the four pitchers the Yankees are interested in signing, joining AJ Burnett, Derek Lowe, and Ben Sheets.
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| Andy Pettitte is garnering interest from the Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Pettitte is far from a top priority for Boston, but could be an option for them once the market starts to take a more solid shape.
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| The Dodgers are gathering information on free agent lefty Andy Pettitte, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
Our View: Pettitte would be reunited with skipper Joe Torre if he inked with the Dodgers. Pettitte would be a strong addition to the NL West champs' rotation, and would help ease the potential loss of Derek Lowe.
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| The St. Louis Cardinals may be interested in free agent starter Andy Pettitte, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: Pettitte will likely have a number of suitors, and the Yankees have reportedly offered him a contract below what he made last year that was turned down.
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| Andy Pettitte reportedly turned down a contract offer below $16 million (his 2008 salary) by the Yankees a few weeks ago, according to the NY Post. |
Our View: The Yankees are not expected to offer him salary arbitration, and he does not intend to take a pay cut to remain in New York.
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| The Yankees want Andy Pettitte to be part of their rotation for 2009, but he reportedly feels rejected by the team, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: This could be speculation as it was previously stated that Pettitte wants to remain in New York and is looking forward to pitching in the new Yankee Stadium. Stay tuned for further developments regarding the lefty hurler.
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| There are rumors that Andy Pettitte is talking to former skipper Joe Torre regarding joining the Dodgers, but Ken Davidoff of Newsday states a Dodgers' official said it was unlikely that the club would acquire Pettitte. |
Our View: Pettitte still prefers to remain in New York and wants to finish his career in pinstripes. He also wants to pitch in the new Yankee Stadium.
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| Foxsports.com is reporting that their are rumors flying around that Andy Pettitte has made a call to his former manager, Joe Torre, about possibly joining the Dodgers. |
Our View: The Yankees were said to have interest in bringing back Pettitte but not for the $16 million he made in 2008.
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| Andy Pettitte's agent does not want him to settle for a pay cut to remain with the Yankees, according to the NY Post. He made $16 million in 2008. |
Our View: Pettitte's value to the Yankees will decrease a bit if they land prized free agent hurlers CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett.
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| Andy Pettitte has officially filed for free agency and the Yankees now have until Thursday to negotiate with the left-hander before he can talk dollars with other teams, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Despite saying he would like to pitch for the Yankees in 2009, the Yankees have yet to offer the 215 game winner a contract. We still expect something to get done as the Yankees clearly need depth in their starting rotation, something that Pettitte can still provide.
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| Andy Pettitte would like to re-sign with the Yankees for next season, according to the Journal News. He said, "I’d like to play again. My thoughts are there."
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Our View: Joe Girardi has already said he wants Pettitte back, and it is just a matter of time before the Yankees make a deal for the solid veteran lefty.
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| The New York Post reports that Andy Pettitte may be seeking a two-year deal this offseason. The Yankees would rather just sign him for one more season. |
Our View: Pettitte, who made $16 million this past season when he was 14-14 with a 4.54 ERA, was swayed to put off retirement after talking it over with his wife and sons, who are at the age where they enjoy hanging around the Yankees and their big league father. Ideally, the Yankees want Pettitte back as a fourth or fifth starter for a lot less money.
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| Andy Pettitte will pitch in 2009, according to a report on ESPN by Buster Olney. |
Our View: The report states that Pettitte intends to pitch for the Yankees next season after an average effort of 14-14 with a 4.54 ERA. He wasn't great, but given the Yankees lack of depth in the rotation they almost certainly must have him back in the fold to have any hope of reaching the playoffs next season.
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| The MRI on Andy Pettitte's shoulder showed an inflamed rotator cuff and it should heal with rest according to Newsday. |
Our View: This is certainly good news for Pettitte who will likely re-sign with the Yankees for at least one more season next year.
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| Newsday reports that Andy Pettitte has been scratched from his scheduled start this Saturday. Pettitte's left shoulder has been "barking" for some time, and since they are out of it, he will be shut down. He had an MRI done at the start of the last homestand and nothing was found to be structurally wrong. In other words, rest should cure it. |
Our View: Pettitte has been pretty terrible since the All-Star break. He is 4-7 with a 5.35 ERA in 13 starts since then. At least he knows he's been off. "I just look at the big thing was me personally. I just think I pitched terrible," said Pettitte. Odds are he still returns to the Yankees rotation in 2009.
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| Andy Pettitte evened his record at 14-14 on Sunday allowing three runs, two earned, over five innings against the Orioles. |
Our View: Pettitte has won at least 13 games in 11 of the last 13 seasons and hopes to avoid the first losing season of his career by either picking up a "W" or a no-decision in his final start.
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| Andy Pettitte endured a career high fifth straight loss after giving up four runs in six innings versus the White Sox on Tuesday.
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Our View: Pettitte picked up his 14th loss in process and has a 6.91 ERA during this current stretch. Regardless, expect him to give his all in his next outing, the last Yankee Stadium home game.
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| Andy Pettitte underwent an MRI, but it showed no damage to his shoulder, and he will continue to start the remainder of the season, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: There is something wrong with Pettitte's shoulder, however, as he admitted it will take a full offseason in order for it to be 100 percent. He has been horrendous recently, losing his last four games and carrying an ERA over 7.00 in that time.
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| MLB.com reports that Andy Pettitte will start Sunday's Yankee Stadium finale. Pettitte has spent 11 of 14 seasons in a Yankees uniform. He has 165 start in the soon-to-be demolished landmark and a record of 94-41 over 1109 innings. |
Our View: Pettitte has struggled in the second half this season but figures to give this start everything he's got. Since the All-Star break, he is 3-6 with a 5.43 ERA.
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| Andy Pettitte lost for the sixth time in nine starts on Wednesday as he allowed four runs and nine hits in just 4.2 innings against the Angels. |
Our View: On July 27th Pettitte was 12-7 with a 3.76 ERA, and now he is 13-13 with a 4.52 mark. Not much is going right with the Yankees, and Pettitte's struggles simply highlight that fact. Andy has never finished a season with a sub .500 record.
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| Andy Pettitte commented that his banged-up body isn't bad enough for him to retire after this season, according to the NY Post. He said, "I don't feel quite as good coming down the stretch this year as I did last year. I feel banged up." |
Our View: Pettitte can still get the job done as he holds a 4.49 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 30 starts in 2008.
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| Andy Pettitte was hit hard by the Blue Jays, and he suffered his 11th loss of the year by allowing 10 hits and six runs over 6.1 innings. |
Our View: This is the second consecutive game that Pettitte has allowed six earned runs, which should be concerning to fantasy owners. He also struck out just 26 batters in August, his lowest total since April.
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| The Yankees took the Blue Jays to the woodshed this evening, laying down the 5-1 win on the arm of LHP Andy Pettitte. Pettitte pitched seven innings, allowing one run on five hits with no walks and four strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte moves to 13-9 on the season with an ERA of 4.17, though this is his first win in five starts.
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| Andy Pettitte would not like to work with catcher Ivan Rodriguez again this season, according to the Journal News. |
Our View: The trade from the Tigers is not working out well, as Rodriguez is only 8-for-35 (.229) since joining the Yankees, and Pettitte is questioning his pitch-calling.
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| Andy Pettitte will make his next scheduled start despite numerous reports that the 36-year-old veteran is dealing with a tired arm, according to the AP. He is slated to start Sunday against the Angels. Pettitte said, "No one has ever discussed missing a start with me. I am pitching. I have not discussed missing a start with anybody."
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Our View: It is favorable news that he isn't expected to miss a start, but he has struggled in each of his last two outings, and is a risky fantasy starter against the strong Angels' lineup.
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| Andy Pettitte was rocked by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The lefty threw 5.1 innings, allowing nine earned runs on 11 hits. He also walked three and gave up two home runs. |
Our View: Bad night for Pettitte, which was obvious by his lack of control, which is usually sparkling. Just chalk this one up to a bad night.
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| Andy Pettitte threw well for the Yankees in their victory over Boston. The lefty got his 12th win by throwing six innings, allowing one earned run and striking out seven. |
Our View: Pettitte has been good as of late, and has allowed just five runs in his last 28 innings pitched.
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| Andy Pettitte pitched a gem against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium in Sunday's close 2-1 win. He only issued one earned run on four hits over eight innings, with no walks and nine strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte is now 11-7 and lowered his ERA to 3.86. He tied his season-high with nine strikeouts, and didn't allow a walk for the fourth time.
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| Andy Pettitte wasn't terrible, but he still got the loss in today's game against Toronto. He threw six innings, and though he struck out six batters, he gave up four runs and eight hits. |
Our View: Pettitte's ERA is now above 4.00 again after getting under that mark in his last start. He is still a quality option to pitch for your fantasy team and will provide wins and a decent WHIP because of his excellent control.
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| Andy Pettitte rebounded from a rough start against Boston by shutting out the Rays over eight innings of work on Tuesday. He allowed just four hits and no walks while striking out five. |
Our View: When Pettitte is on, he is still one of the game's best. In his 10 wins, he has a 0.91 ERA.
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| Andy Pettitte didn't have much to offer his teammates in the 7-0 loss to the Red Sox on Thursday night in the Bronx. The left-hander allowed six runs (five earned), walked three and struck out two. Pettitte had been 6-0 since May 17 with a 3.54 ERA. |
Our View: Pettitte had a pitcher-friendly home plate umpire, and a slumping Boston lineup, and still struggled.
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| Andy Pettitte defeated Johan Santana for his sixth straight win as the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.
Pettitte allowed only solo homers to Ramon Castro and David Wright in six innings of work. |
Our View: The left-hander improved to 6-0 with a 3.54 ERA in eight outings since a May 17 loss to Santana at Yankee Stadium.
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| It will be an exciting battle for the Big Apple today as the Yankees and Mets face off with aces on the mound, the Yanks sending Andy Pettitte to the hill against the Mets' Johan Santana, according to the Sports Network. |
Our View: Over his last three starts Pettitte has surrendered just one run in 21 innings. He also enters today's tilt with a 19-inning scoreless streak, his longest since a 23-frame run in 1997. Pettitte lost to the Mets earlier in the year and is 7-4 lifetime against them with a 3.48 ERA. Santana lost his second straight start and third consecutive decision on Monday against Seattle, as he allowed five runs (one earned) and seven hits in seven innings. Santana defeated Pettitte and the Yankees back on May 17, upping his career mark against them to 4-0 to go along with a 2.98 ERA.
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| Andy Pettitte improved to 8-5 as he held the Reds scoreless for six innings on Sunday. Pettitte walked two, struck out four and permitted just four hits. |
Our View: Pettitte lowered his ERA to 4.04 on this day in his third straight sparkling performance. Pettitte, winner of 4-straight decisions, owns a 0.43 ERA over his last three starts during which time he has walked only four batters while striking out 19. He is dialed in.
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| New York LHP Andy Pettitte was as strong as ever this evening in leading his Yankees to an 8-0 trouncing of the San Diego Padres. Pettitte went seven innings of shutout baseball, allowing just five hits with one walk and nine strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte now stands at 7-5 on the season but has won four of his last six starts (with no-decisions coming in the others).
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| Andy Pettitte will be on the bump tonight when the Yankees host the Padres at Yankee Stadium, according to MLB.com. Pettitte is 3-1 with a 2.74 ERA in four career starts against San Diego, but has not faced the club since 2006.
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Our View: Pettitte went a season-high eight innings in his last start against Oakland, and only allowed one earned run, with six strikeouts. He could be headed for another solid outing tonight, going by his track record against the Padres.
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| Andy Pettitte held the Athletics to just one run over eight innings on Thursday night as he won his sixth game of the season. Pettitte found success by limiting his walks allowing only one on the night along with permitting just five hits. |
Our View: After being a punching bag in his last two outings (14 ER in 13.2 IP), Pettitte looked liked the pitcher who owns 207 career victories tonight. No longer the pitcher he once was, Pettitte still keeps the Yankees in it most nights which meaning he still has a chance to put up a solid win total the rest of the way.
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| Yankee LHP Andy Pettitte has told reporters that he has pondered what he will do next season and realizes that future may not include the New York Yankees, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: The Yanks will be in a new stadium and reporters asked Pettitte if he thought the idea of pitching int that stadium was exciting, to which Pettitte replied that he had no idea if he would be in pinstripes or not. Pettitte, who turns 36 on Sunday, spent three stints on the disabled list in 2004 and wound up having elbow surgery. He still deals with the fear of something happening with his elbow though insists he has been pain-free since rejoining the Yankees last year. This season he is 5-5 with a 4.99 ERA heading into Thursday's start and coming off consecutive no-decisions.
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| Andy Pettitte was beaten into submission on Saturday as the Royals pounded him for 10 hits and 10 runs in 6.2 innings of work. |
Our View: Very few pitchers give up 10 runs and record a no-decision as Pettitte did today. Pettitte has now allowed 20 hits and 15 runs over his last two outings which might signify that his oft injured elbow is once again acting up on him.
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| The New York Yankees/Detroit Tigers game postponed due to rain on May 11 finally has a new date, according to the Sports Network.
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Our View: The game has been rescheduled for September 1 at 1:05 p.m. (et) at Comerica Park.
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| Andy Pettitte was dealt his fifth loss of the season on Saturday, as the Yankees were defeated by the Mets 7-4 at Yankee Stadium. Pettitte allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings, with two walks and seven strikeouts. |
Our View: Pettitte is now 3-5 for the season, with a 4.42 ERA. He has allowed four or more runs in three of his last five starts, and hasn't won since April 20, when the Yankees beat Baltimore 7-1.
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| Andy Pettitte is dueling with Mets' ace Johan Santana today at Yankee Stadium, according to MLB.com. Pettitte has made 16 starts against the Mets dating back to 1997, while going 7-3 with a 3.42 ERA. Pettitte is only 3-4 this season with a 4.40 ERA and 1.45 WHIP and is in need of a solid performance as he only lasted four innings in his last game against the Rays. |
Our View: Darrell Rasner was supposed to face Santana last night, but he was skipped in the rotation as the game was postponed due to rain.
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| Andy Pettitte, who's owned the Rays and was 8-1 at Tropicana Field before giving up five runs and eight hits in four innings on Monday night, suffered his fourth loss of the season. |
Our View: Pettitte was an impressive 14-3 lifetime against Tampa Bay coming into the game, however these aren't the Rays your father watched. The Rays have now won two of three matchups against Pettitte this season.
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| The finale of the weekend series between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers was postponed by rain on Sunday. A makeup date wasn't immediately announced. Yankees' starter Andy Pettitte is scheduled to pitch on Monday at Tampa Bay. Nate Robertson of the Tigers, has not been announced as Detroit's pitcher for Tuesday's contest at Kansas City.
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Our View: There is a chance the Tigers will skip Robertson to keep their top three starters on regular rest.
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| Andy Pettitte has allowed nine earned runs (four homers) over his last two starts, according to MLB.com. He is 1-4 against the Indians at home in New York, with a 5.48 ERA in seven starts. He will make his seventh start of the season tonight against the Tribe. |
Our View: He has only lasted 11 innings over his last two starts as well, with an average of 95.5 pitches thrown per outing. He holds a poor 1.42 WHIP, and is worth sitting if you have a better option.
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| Andy Pettitte fell to 3-3 on the season as he lasted six innings while giving up five runs to the Tigers. |
Our View: Pettitte allowed two home runs on the night and had now permitted five in six starts. After allowing seven earned runs in his first four starts he has been burned for nine earned runs in his last two outings.
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| Andy Pettitte will be shooting for his fourth win of the season when the Yankees battle the Indians in Cleveland tonight, according to MLB.com. The Yankees' lefty is 3-1 with a 2.45 ERA, and a 1.29 WHIP. |
Our View: Pettitte is off to a strong start, and will be opposed by Paul Byrd, who is 0-2 with a 4.43 ERA. Pettitte is providing great value as a fantasy performer.
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| Andy Pettitte allowed three runs over seven innings and notched his second victory on Tuesday night as the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-3. |
Our View: Pettitte gave up nine hits, struck out five and walked three. The left-hander is 14-2 against Tampa Bay overall, including 8-1 in games at Tropicana Field.
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| Andy Pettitte picked up his first victory of the season and helped the New York Yankees defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 Thursday night, avoiding a series sweep.
Pettitte held the Royals to one run and five hits in 6.2 innings of work. The Yankee southpaw has a career record of 12-4 with a 3.06 ERA against Kansas City. |
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| Andy Pettitte is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA but has a good chance to get on track today against the Royals, according to MLB.com. Over his career against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium, he is 6-2 with a 3.55 ERA over 11 games (nine starts). The Royals are hot, but this could be a quality outing for him. |
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| Andy Pettitte picked up the loss in his first start of the season after allowing five runs, three earned, in five innings. Pettitte allowed eight hits and two walks over his 86 pitches, and was generally very unimpressive against the Rays. Pettitte still figures to win his 14-15 games as long as he can stay healthy, but it might be a bumpy ride in the ratio categories. |
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| The Yankees will welcome Andy Pettitte to the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays today in the veteran's first start of the '08 season, according to the Sports Network. Pettitte opened the season on the disabled list with back issues, but he appears to be set for action today and hopes to continue what has been a strong career string of success against the Rays, sporting a record of 13-2 with a 3.53 ERA over 21 games against this team. |
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| Andy Pettitte threw 75 pitches in a minor-league game Sunday and remains on track to make his season debut against the Rays on Saturday, according to Newsday. If Pettitte should suffer some sort of setback, Darrell Rasner probably would start in his place. The lefty was originally slated to start the team's second game of the season but a sore back pushed him back. It sounds like he'll be good to go this weekend, though. |
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| Andy Pettitte reported no problems on Saturday, following his Friday bullpen session, according to the AP. "I’m good to go. I feel good," Pettitte said. He'll work a minor league game on Sunday and so long as his sore back holds up, he should make his first regular-season start next Saturday. |
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| The Yankees placed Andy Pettitte on the DL Friday, retroactive to March 21. The lefty is dealing with back spasms but hopes to be ready to pitch the fifth game of the season. |
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| Andy Pettitte threw 25 pitches off a bullpen mound on Friday, as he tries to shake off back spasms, according to the AP. "As far as during my bullpen and stuff like that, I feel great," Pettitte said. "It loosened up good. Do I still feel it walking around? Yeah. Sunday is a good day. I need to get some good work in. That’s all I’m looking for now." On Sunday, Pettitte plans to pitch in a minor league game. If all goes well, he could makes his first regular-season start on Friday or Saturday. |
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| Andy Pettitte is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game on Sunday and then expected to take the mound for regular season action either Friday or Saturday, this according to Fox Sports. "We're going to see how it feels and try and stretch it out," Pettitte said. "Then figure out what I'm going to do after that game." Pettitte threw off a bullpen mound Wednesday and will do it again Friday. He hasn't pitched in a game since March 17. |
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| Andy Pettitte worked a bullpen session on Wednesday morning and threw 36 pitches. He has been dealing with backs spasms. "I can just tell that I feel a whole lot better," Pettitte tells MLB.com. "This morning when I woke up, it loosened up nice for me. I think I'm to the point where now I have to push it and it'll start getting better." The southpaw could throw another bullpen session on Thursday and open the season on April 4 against the Rays. |
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| Andy Pettitte has been pushed back to the third or fourth game of the season, according to MLB.com. The Yankees have reshuffled their pitching rotation to accommodate Pettitte, who has been pushed back to the third or fourth game of the season because of back spasms. Pettitte has been on the shelf since last week, when he experienced tightness in his lower back while driving home from Legends Field. He threw 47 balls on flat ground on Monday and was scheduled to undergo treatment on Tuesday before throwing a side session on Wednesday. Pettitte stated, "I just want to be healthy now. Did I want to pitch game two? Of course I did. That's where they lined me up to pitch. The important thing for me right now is that I want to be healthy. If I miss a start, it's not the end of the world. I'm encouraged right now that they're not talking about skipping a turn. It's progressing, and I feel like I will start in that first series." He remains a risky fantasy prospect heading into opening day.
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| Andy Pettitte played catch on Monday, but his sore back still hasn't progressed to the point where he feels comfortable in taking the mound, this according to MLB.com. "I just can't get on the mound until I don't feel anything when I get over my front side," Pettitte said. "We'll start with playing catch and see how I feel." At this point it seems like a stretch to think that Pettitte will be able to make his first start of the season, but no one seems too nervous about his ability to pitch early in April since they just think that he is dealing with a muscle strain. |
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| Andy Pettitte has missed a scheduled start due to an injury concern, reports MLB.com. It's the second time this spring the Yankees left-hander has been scratched from a minor league start on Saturday due to back spasms.
Despite the skipped start, the Yankees believe that Pettitte will still be available to throw close to 100 pitches in his first scheduled start, April 2 vs. Toronto.
The 35-year-old felt tightness while driving home from Legends Field on Thursday and received treatment for about five hours on Friday. |
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| Andy Pettitte was back in game action on Monday and said he felt "uncomfortable" overall, though he had no issues with his elbow, according to the Boston Globe. Pettitte threw inside on Big Papi, which appeared to irritate the big fella, but it looks like Pettitte and his sore elbow are heading in the right direction. |
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| Andy Pettitte played some long toss and was able to throw 42 pitches in a bullpen session on Friday, according to the AP. "It felt real good," Pettitte said. "I was able to stretch it out in my long toss. For me to back up the distance in my long toss like I did, I knew I wasn't going to have any problems. ... Stretch out like that in long toss, you know your arm is good." He was scratched from Wednesday's game due to soreness in the outside of his elbow, but he should be ready to face the Red Sox on Monday. |
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| Andy Pettitte reported not soreness on the outside of his elbow after playing catch on Thursday, according to the New York Daily News. He'll throw a side session Friday and a short bullpen session Saturday. Pettitte was scratched from his scheduled Wednesday start due to inflammation in the joint, but he should be ready to face the Red Sox on Monday. |
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| Andy Pettitte was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday, according to the team website. The Yankees southpaw will miss today's start with what the team is calling "inflammation in his pitching elbow". However, the team is optimistic that the ailment will prove to be relatively minor.
Pettitte said that he felt tightness close to the elbow, after playing catch this week and didn't want to press the issue in today's spring game. |
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| Andy Pettitte, who answered questions at a lengthy press conference this afternoon, appeared to be on schedule despite missing the first four sessions of Spring Training. The Yankee southpaw threw 35 pitches off a mound at the team's minor league complex Monday, according to the official team website.
Pettitte said during his second news conference of the day, following his first camp throwing session, that if he were physically behind his teammates at all, it would be in terms of leg strength. |
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| Andy Pettitte's father obtained HGH and supplied it to his son, according to the Baltimore Sun. Pettitte's father received the growth hormone from a trainer who attended high school with the New York Yankees pitcher.
Kelly Blair, who owns a gym in Pasadena, Texas, was the source of the substance, noted a report in the New York Daily News on Sunday.
Pettitte, who has admitted using hGH in 2004, told congressional attorneys that he received it from his father, Tom Pettitte, who has had serious health problems. In his deposition, Pettitte said his father got the drugs from a trainer at a gym where he worked out but did not identify the trainer. Pettitte is scheduled to finally report to Spring Training today in Florida. |
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| Andy Pettitte will report five days late to training camp, a result of his having to testify in front of Congress according to a report on Reuters. Pettitte likely needs the time just to decompress from the past week's worth of craziness, and given his illustrious career and dedication to training, this will likely have no effect on his ability to take the hill during the first week of the season. |
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| The NY Post is reporting that in Andy Pettitte's affidavit, the pitcher revealed a conversation he had with Roger Clemens nearly 10 years ago in which Clemens admitted to using human growth hormone. Pettitte also said Clemens backtracked when the subject of HGH came up again in conversation in 2005, and Clemens responded by saying Pettitte misunderstood the previous exchange and that he had been talking about HGH use by his wife in the original conversation. We should know more about how all of this will shake out after Clemens and his former trainer, Brian McNamee, appear before congress today. |
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| Andy Pettitte has apparently asked out of testifying before Congress on Monday according to a report on MLB.com. Apparently, Pettitte may be allowed to skip testifying in front of Congress and the cameras which would certainly save him from those awkward moments when the questioning would ultimately turn to his close buddy, Roger Clemens. Pettitte was already deposed last week. |
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| Two days after being mentioned in the Mitchell Report, Andy Pettitte admitted using HGH to help recover from an elbow injury in 2002, according to the AP. "I felt an obligation to get back to my team as soon as possible. For this reason, and only this reason, for two days I tried human growth hormone. Though it was not against baseball rules, I was not comfortable with what I was doing, so I stopped. This is it -- two days out of my life; two days out of my entire career, when I was injured and on the disabled list," he said. "I wasn't looking for an edge. I was looking to heal." Pettitte said he tried HGH on two occasions, but he never used steroids. |
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| Andy Pettitte was one of many names listed in the Mitchell Report on Thursday, according to ESPN.com. Pettitte reportedly received HGH during the 2002 season while recovering from an elbow injury. |
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| Andy Pettitte officially signed a one-year contract with the Yankees Wednesday worth $16 million, according to the AP. There had been talk he would retire, but he decided to come back for another year. The left-hander posted a 15-9 record with a 4.05 ERA in 36 games (34 starts) last season. |
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| Andy Pettitte has made a decision on what he will do next season. The veteran pitcher plans to re-sign with the Yankees for one more campaign, according to the Houston Chronicle. Pettitte considered retirement, but it appears he'll re-up with the Yanks for $16 million, the same amount he could have made had he not declined his contract option last month. |
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| Andy Pettitte has set a soft deadline for his decision on playing year. That deadline is January 1, according to Newsday. "I'm realistic, and I realize that, come the first of the year, I won't be able to prepare myself the way I need to prepare myself for the season," Pettitte told Houston television station KRIV. " . . . I understand the work I need to do to get ready. I won't play if it means trying to short-cut getting ready for the season." Many, including ESPN's Buster Olney, believe Pettitte will retire, but it doesn't look like we'll know his intentions for at least another month or so. |
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| Andy Pettitte declined his $16 million option for 2008, but he has not ruled out returning to the Yankees. "Andy reiterated that he wants to be a Yankee or retire," GM Brian Cashman told the NY Post. "He's just not ready to make a decision yet." Pettitte won 15 games and posted a 4.05 ERA in 36 games (34 starts) for the Yanks this season. |
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| Andy Pettitte holds a $16 million player option for 2008, and he's stated that he'll either return to the Yankees or retire, according to Newsday. Free agency won't be an option. "The New York Yankees committed an awful lot of money to me and put it in my hands, gave me a player option and trusted me with that option," Pettitte told KRIV Tuesday. "It probably wouldn't be real honorable for me not to do anything other than if I shut it down, shut it down or go back and play for the New York Yankees." We'd be surprised if Pettitte decided to hang up his cleats, but stranger things have happened. For what it's worth, Pettitte did say Joe Torre's departure won't play into his decision. He has until Nov. 7 to decide his future. |
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| Andy Pettitte said his back felt fine and he expects to start Friday against Pittsburgh, the AP reports. "I felt good," Pettitte said after throwing in the bullpen. "I can't say I felt restricted at all." He left Sunday's start against Boston with lower back pain and cut back from his usual two bullpen sessions between outings to one. "I've been feeling so good I didn't think I was going to have a problem," Pettitte said. |
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| Andy Pettitte was feeling better Monday and plans to make his next scheduled start after leaving Sunday's game against the Red Sox with a stiff lower back, according to the AP. He is scheduled to throw in the bullpen Wednesday and start Friday against Pittsburgh. "I was concerned because I've been feeling so good, you don't want to have anything causing you any kind of discomfort out there," Pettitte said. "Once it happened, I wanted to make sure I didn't aggravate it, have me out for a long time." |
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| Andy Pettitte's first start of the year has been pushed back to Thursday after Wednesday's rainout. Pettitte probably won't mind an extra day, as he battled back spasms off-and-on during March. |
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| Andy Pettitte will throw in a minor-league game Friday, the Westchester Journal-News reports. He's been dealing with back spasms this month. |
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| Andy Pettitte threw 25 pitches on Monday in his first bullpen session since being sidelined with back spasms, according to the AP. Manager Joe Torre was pleased with the performance, but he didn't rule out the possibility that the veteran lefty may miss his first start of the season. "If it's the second round, so be it," Torre said. "Remember, it's 162 games, and the long haul is what we're concerned about. So whenever we're comfortable that he's ready to take the ball and go out there, that's when it will be." |
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| Andy Pettitte played catch Friday for the first time since experiencing back spasms earlier in the week, according to the AP. "Definitely feeling better every day," Pettitte said. "I feel a lot better." Pettitte needs just one more exhibition start to be ready for the season. He isn't expected to need a DL stint. |
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| Andy Pettitte says his back is still bothering him and he has yet to resume throwing, according to the AP. "I feel a lot better," Pettitte said. "I just want to take care of it and get it right." Manager Joe Torre think Pettitte will be ready for the beginning of the season if he can make one more start, which he suspects Pettitte will be able to do. "I'd say one more start (is enough)," Torre said. "Again, we don't think that's going to be a problem." |
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| Andy Pettitte will miss his scheduled start Friday because of back spasms, according to the AP. Pettitte first experienced the back problems while working out Monday, and then his scheduled bullpen session Tuesday was canceled. "I don't anticipate it being a major problem," Yankees manager Joe Torre said Tuesday. "He just got a little tightness. It seems to be pretty straightforward." |
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| Andy Pettitte has agreed to a one-year, $16 million deal with the Yankees, according to ESPN.com. The deal includes a $16 million player option for 2008. Pettitte of course pitched for the Yankees from 1995-2003, helping them win four World Series during his tenure. |
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| ESPNews is reporting that Andy Pettitte will in fact pitch in 2007. It was reported in early November that the veteran hurler was leaning toward's retirement. Pettitte's primary suitors are the Astros and Yankees. |
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| Andy Pettitte indicated Friday that he's leaning toward retiring after playing 12 seasons, according to the New York Times. "If I had to make a decision right now, it would probably be not to play," Pettitte said. He added that he wants to make a decision about his future soon. |
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| Andy Pettitte is going to file for free agency, though according to the Astros official site he's not committed to continuing his career. "I know it's difficult maybe for people to understand," Pettitte, 34, said. "I'm just not sure if I want to play, so I'm just trying to take some time back. Obviously for me to feel that way, I have some serious burnout." |
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| Andy Pettitte returned to the rotation and gave the Astros five innings, allowing only one earned run on five hits and four walks. Pettitte had not started since straining a flexor muscle in his left elbow September 12 against the Cardinals. |
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| Andy Pettitte missed his scheduled start on Tuesday night in order to be with his father, who was hospitalized. The Astros bumped Pettitte back to Thursday. Pettitte had already been bumped once because of a strained flexor muscle in his left elbow. |
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| After throwing a bullpen session Sunday, Andy Pettitte said he felt fine, according to the Houston Chronicle. Pettitte, who was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday due to a strained flexor muscle in his pitching elbow, appears set to start on Tuesday. |
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| The Astros have ruled Andy Pettitte out of for his scheduled start on Sunday, according to the Houston Chronicle. He has a strained flexor muscle in his pitching elbow and will be replaced by Wandy Rodriguez. Barring a setback, he should start Tuesday's game. |
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| Andy Pettitte remains penciled in for Sunday's start against Philadelphia, according to the Astros official site. Pettitte was forced out of his last turn Wednesday because of elbow soreness, and he later had a cortisone shot in the elbow. |
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| Andy Pettitte had a cortisone injection in his elbow on Wednesday, according to the AP. Pettitte had to leave yesterday's start in the third inning because of pain in the elbow. He also underwent an MRI that revealed tendinitis in his elbow. "We're hopefully that he'll make his next start this weekend," general manager Tim Purpura said. "But we're going to take it day by day." |
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| Andy Pettitte injured his left elbow and was lifted with two outs in the third inning of Tuesday night's start against the Cardinals, according to the AP. The team said Pettitte had a flexor muscle strain and was day-to-day. His start was pushed back a day due to a minor ankle sprain and fatigue from a heavy workload. |
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| Andy Pettitte, who was scratched from his start on Monday due to a sprained ankle, is now slated to start on Tuesday against the Cardinals, according to the AP. "He's pitched a lot of innings and he's pitched in tough games for us," manager Phil Garner said. "He did twist his ankle a couple of days ago, although that doesn't seem to be as much of a factor." |
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| Andy Pettitte has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Cardinals tonight because of a sprained ankle. Taylor Buchholz will start in his place. There was no immediate word on how long Pettitte would be pushed back. |
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