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Quick Bits: Pettitte, Rankings, Steinbrenners, Cashman

Found November 09, 2009 on The iYankees Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Andy Pettitte
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Here are a few interesting news items on the evening. According to Jon Heyman (SI), Andy Pettitte told his teammates that he would like to “come back for one final year,” with 2010 serving as that year. The Yankees need Pettitte for next season and it will likely be his last, not only in pinstripes, but [...]
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