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Rotation Depth is a Must
1 day ago by
Sliding Into Home
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Last offseason, we got a complete overhaul of the pitching rotation. After the debacle of the 2004-2008 rotations, it was clear that the Yanks needed some help. So, Brian Cashman took advantage of a strong pitching market and went out and got C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett for the...
Yanks Trying To Bring Back All Three
21 hours ago by
Sliding Into Home
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From Joel Sherman:The Yankees are strategizing ways to retain all three of their major free agents -- Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte and Hideki Matsui -- sources told The Post.Damon and Pettitte are the priorities. But when asked if that meant Matsui had played his last game in pinstripes...
Yanks Make It Official: Pettitte To Start Game 6
7 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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Following last night's game Brian Cashman told Jon Heyman that "andy's looking forward to [game six]", so we all knew this anyway. But Joe Girardi made it official today and named Andy Pettitte the Yankees' game 6 starter. Pettitte told the media that he felt...
Quick Bits: Pettitte, Rankings, Steinbrenners, Cashman
1 day ago by
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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...
Yanks Trying To Net All Three
15 hours ago by
The Evil Empire
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From Joel Sherman:The Yankees are strategizing ways to retain all three of their major free agents -- Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte and Hideki Matsui -- sources told The Post.Damon and Pettitte are the priorities. But when asked if that meant Matsui had played his last game in pinstripes...
Pedro and Pettitte
11 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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While I was looking at the new projected pitching matchups for the rest of the World Series, I noticed one intriguing matchup that stood out from all the rest. The two pitchers have faced each other in big games before and they're no stranger to the spotlight of the postseason...
Pedro and Pettitte
11 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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While I was looking at the new projected pitching matchups for the rest of the World Series, I noticed one intriguing matchup that stood out from all the rest. The two pitchers have faced each other in big games before and they're no stranger to the spotlight of the postseason...
Cash Won't Make Decisions Based On October
19 hours ago by
Sliding Into Home
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From David Waldstein:“Over the last few years we’ve tried to improve the way we’ve gone about our decision making, and a part of that is sample size,” said Cashman, in Chicago for the general managers meetings. “I think you look at the broader perspective of what somebody’s...
Did You Know: Pettitte Has Been Here Before (and Failed)
Yankees game 6 starter Andy Pettitte is lauded as being one of the top playoff pitchers of all time (by some, not us). He has a long track record, including a fair amount of success. However, when faced with exactly this situation, the Yankee's experience hasn't been all that...
MLB Trade Rumors To 50 Free Agents
1 day ago by
Sliding Into Home
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Tim Dierkes over at MLB Trade Rumors came out with his list of the top 50 MLB free agents in this year's FA class. He also listed the team he believes that player will sign with.As far as current Yankees are concerned he ranks Andy Pettitte 6th and believe he'll remain in the...
Thaaaaa Yankees Win Quick Notes
5 days ago by
Simon On Sports
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~The main cogs in the game 6 wheel were very fitting. Andy Pettitte picking up the victory. Mariano closing the door. Jeter going 3-5. Matsui picking up his first World Series ring and doing it in style. Oh and Pedro lost.~Mr. Pettitte tied a record that Derek Lowe also shares and...
Yankees working hard to prevent offseason breakup
9 hours ago by
SportingNews.com
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Sporting News staff reports
The Yankees are strategizing ways to keep all three of their premier free agents, according to the New York Post. That trio includes outfielder Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and left-hander Andy Pettitte.
The newspaper reported Damon and Pettitte...
Until recently, Game 6s haven't been too nice to Andy Pettitte
7 days ago by
Big League Stew
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NEW YORK — So I was ordering lunch in Philadelphia the other day when the counter person at the market rang up my items and delivered the total: $6.66.The number of the beast! Hell's address! The devil's digits! Now, this has happened to me before and whenever it does...
Damon, Matsui and Pettitte all could return
17 hours ago by
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Sporting News staff reports
The Yankees are strategizing ways to keep all three of their premier free agents, according to the New York Daily News. That trio includes outfielder Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and lefthander Andy Pettitte
The newspaper reported Damon and...
Yanks mapping out plan to keep Damon, Pettitte and Matsui?
20 hours ago by
The iYankees Blog
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In Joel Sherman’s (NY Post) latest, citing inside sources, he writes that the Yankees are “strategizing ways to retain all three of their major free agents — Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte and Hideki Matsui.” Damon and Pettitte are the primary concerns, says Sherman...
Bringing Back a Trio
21 hours ago by
Baseball Musings
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According to Joel Sherman, the Yankees want to bring back Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte. I understand Pettitte, since pitching is scarce. There are younger, better options in leftfield, and the money freed by letting Damon and Matsui go will pay for that player. Standing...
Why I'm Skipping Tonight's Game
6 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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Watching preseason games, 100+ regular season games, the NLDS, and the NLCS and then not tuning in for the World Series may seem a bit odd to some. Borderline stupid, maybe. But I have my reason. And I've numbered them below...1. Fox television. I'm not sure what is worse,...
Wojciechowski: Yanks are playing Series spoilers
8 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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From Gene Wojciechowski:What if I told you the New York Yankees are ruining this World Series?What if I said that Andy Pettitte has as many hits as Mark Teixeira?Or that CC Sabathia has as many pitching wins as George Steinbrenner?And yet, incredibly, the Yankees can close out this...
Kurkjian on the Yanks
2 days ago by
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From Tim Kurkjian:1. How will the world champion Yankees rework their roster?They have three primary free agents, left fielder Johnny Damon, designated hitter Hideki Matsui and starting pitcher Andy Pettitte.Last winter, the Yankees didn't even make an offer to Bobby Abreu or Jason...
Andy Pettitte is Slightly Above Average
10 days ago by
Beyond the Box Score
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
Andy Pettitte will toe the rubber for the Yankees in Game 3 of the 2009 World Series. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Until recently, Game 6s were devilish for Andy Pettitte
7 days ago by
Big League Stew
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NEW YORK — So I was ordering lunch in Philadelphia the other day when the counter person at the market rang up my items and delivered the total: $6.66.The number of the beast! Hell's address! The devil's digits! Now, this has happened to me before and whenever it does...
Cash Won't Base Decisions On Oct
15 hours ago by
The Evil Empire
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From David Waldstein:“Over the last few years we’ve tried to improve the way we’ve gone about our decision making, and a part of that is sample size,” said Cashman, in Chicago for the general managers meetings. “I think you look at the broader perspective of what somebody’s...
Pettitte Gives Burnett Some Advice
October 09, 2009 by
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From Brian Costa:As he watched the Yankees pull away from the Twins in Game 1 of the division series Wednesday, A.J. Burnett couldn’t help but look ahead to Friday night. He wondered what it would be like when he makes his first career postseason start. Turns out he was sitting next...
Game Six Pitchers Have No Clue What To Expect
6 days ago by
The Sporting Blog
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Would you have it any other way? Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte in a big game in Yankee Stadium, this time in the World Series? Sure the matchup would have been far more epic a decade ago, but the two crafty veterans know what it takes to win big games. For Pettitte, it's a...
Andy Pettitte Makes Me Feel Uncomfortable Right Now
September 22, 2009 by
Lady At The Bat
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After an aching shoulder forced him to miss a start, Andy Pettitte returned to the mound and pitched decently against the Angels of Anaheim last night. The Yankees lost the game but Pettitte gave Yankees Universe some hope that the rotation can help take the team deep into the playoffs...
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