http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/501 Recent articles about Andy Pettitte en-us From Keith Law’s (ESPN) top 50 free agent rankings (insider subscription required), we have the following profile on the seemingly timeless Andy Pettitte, who Law ranked as the sixth best free agent player available. Pettitte’s status as a free agent the past few offseasons has been a bit of a formality, as he has indicated each [...] Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:30:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Law_on_Pettitte/1637255 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Law_on_Pettitte/1637255 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Law_on_Pettitte/1637255 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/125a04e8f9b17459eafcbf03363ac87e5480a462/small/Yankees_vs_Orioles_14d2.jpg Here are three quick items on the day: The Yankees have signed outfielder John Weber to a minor-league deal. The Yankees don’t expect a quick decision from Andy Pettitte regarding a return. On this day, I was born in 1985 and the great Joe DiMaggio was born in 1914. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Quick_Bits_Weber_Pettitte_DiMaggio/1632953 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Quick_Bits_Weber_Pettitte_DiMaggio/1632953 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Quick_Bits_Weber_Pettitte_DiMaggio/1632953 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/9347fec9357dae5cee6bc87d804439b108480541/small/New_York_Yankees_19f8.jpg by Rob Carr - AP Andy Pettitte View full size photo » We talked the other day about Jorge Posada's Hall of Fame worthiness. The other borderline New York Yankees is, of course, the veteran left-hander and long-time fan favorite Andy Pettitte. So, here is your challenge for the day. Make your case for whether or not Pettitte is worthy of election to the Baseball Hall of Fame. As with Posada, I think Pettitte is a... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:00:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Andy_Pettitte_a_Hall_of_Famer/1629250 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Andy_Pettitte_a_Hall_of_Famer/1629250 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Andy_Pettitte_a_Hall_of_Famer/1629250 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/0/30af46d219a009198e24f18863b97e9e46f95b20/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f509022.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E09E2B0575634B369CA.jpg Since the World Series ended almost 3 weeks ago, there has been very little news regarding talks with free-agents Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, or Andy Pettitte on potential new deals. And today, GM Brian Cashman said that he does not expect to hear from Pettitte regarding his future anytime soon. Andy had a great season this year, going 14-8 with a 4.16 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP in 32 starts with the Bombers in his 14th MLB season. But the way the process of negotiations have gone so far, it may... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:25:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_Pettitte_Not_Close_To_Deal/1626415 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_Pettitte_Not_Close_To_Deal/1626415 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_Pettitte_Not_Close_To_Deal/1626415 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/8/986a09b155d320a1f633ad13229e4bc29fb4f9da/small/Pettitte_throws_b2b7.jpg Here are some quick items to close out the day: According to Ken Davidoff (Newsday), the Yankees’ “biggest focus so far is finding common ground with [Johnny] Damon.” He goes on to say that Andy Pettitte’s return “should work out,” and that Hideki Matsui is “less of a priority.” Jesse Sanchez (MLB) says that the Yankees (and the Dodgers) [...] Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Closing_Bits_Damon_Pettitte_Matsui_Halladay/1609643 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Closing_Bits_Damon_Pettitte_Matsui_Halladay/1609643 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Closing_Bits_Damon_Pettitte_Matsui_Halladay/1609643 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/7/37e9db22ee8336f9b16404d0a092dfcad0afde50/small/Mets_v_Yankees_d04e.jpg More photos » by Elise Amendola - ASSOCIATED PRESS Do it again in 2010? Browse more photos » We do this every year, don't we? But how important is Andy Pettitte to the Yankees' success? I certainly want him to come back, but as I look over the end of the year numbers, I can't help but notice that he got lucky. His BABIP was .301, down from .339 last season, and the lowest of his Yankee caree... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:00:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Importance_of_Pettitte/1608007 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Importance_of_Pettitte/1608007 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Importance_of_Pettitte/1608007 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/9347fec9357dae5cee6bc87d804439b108480541/small/New_York_Yankees_19f8.jpg According to Sam Borden, Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman has fired his agent, Edwin Mejia, and has signed on with the Hendricks Brothers. One of the Hendricks Brothers clients is Andy Pettitte, another is another Cuban defector, Angels first baseman Kendry Morales. Jennings speculates that that could have been one of the reasons for the switch. This may or may not effect the Yankees chances at landing the 21-year-old fireballer. Maybe Andy Pettitte can push him the Yanks way. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:24:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Chapman_Has_A_New_Agent/1607859 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Chapman_Has_A_New_Agent/1607859 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Chapman_Has_A_New_Agent/1607859 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/9347fec9357dae5cee6bc87d804439b108480541/small/New_York_Yankees_19f8.jpg 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 [...] Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:15:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Quick_Bits_Pettitte_Rankings_Steinbrenners_Cashman/1533808 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Quick_Bits_Pettitte_Rankings_Steinbrenners_Cashman/1533808 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Quick_Bits_Pettitte_Rankings_Steinbrenners_Cashman/1533808 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/9347fec9357dae5cee6bc87d804439b108480541/small/New_York_Yankees_19f8.jpg 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 favorable...Last two times the Yankees have been in Series, Pettitte pitched in game six. The Yankees lost both of those games.
 
 
 
 If I had to bet on one old goat tonight over the other, I... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:56:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Did_You_Know_Pettitte_Has_Been_Here_Before_and_Failed/1499935 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Did_You_Know_Pettitte_Has_Been_Here_Before_and_Failed/1499935 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Did_You_Know_Pettitte_Has_Been_Here_Before_and_Failed/1499935 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/0/30af46d219a009198e24f18863b97e9e46f95b20/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f509022.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E09E2B0575634B369CA.jpg 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 "great" today.In 14 career starts on three-days rest Pettitte is 4-6, with a 4.15 ERA. The last time he started on short rest was on 9/30/06 when he was with the Astros. He got a no decision, but pitched w... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:13:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_Make_It_Official_Pettitte_To_Start_Game_6/1493570 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_Make_It_Official_Pettitte_To_Start_Game_6/1493570 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_Make_It_Official_Pettitte_To_Start_Game_6/1493570 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/7/17bcfa528db2b07497589fa801b69ffda4fa99e1/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f509052.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E0960851B7B1A1F8F51.jpg 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. They both jumped onto the map with an impressive rookie season and both of them have rings. Perhaps most significantly, this could be the two pitcher's last chance for another World Series ring.If we see a game... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:32:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pedro_and_Pettitte/1468107 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pedro_and_Pettitte/1468107 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. They both jumped onto the map with an impressive rookie season and both of them have rings. Perhaps most significantly, this could be the two pitcher's last chance for another World Series ring.If we see a game... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:32:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pedro_and_Pettitte/1468105 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pedro_and_Pettitte/1468105 Thanks, in part, to miscues by the thought-to-be fundamentally-sound Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Yankees head to Anaheim up 2-0 in the 2009 ALCS. Andy Pettitte will be on the mound, trying to give his team a commanding 3-0 lead. If they win, I hope they'll be no fooling around by Joe Girardi. Just plug CC Sabathia in for game 4, Joe,  and wrap the darn thing up.Of course, as a Yankee fan, I wouldn't be entirely comfortable with a 3-0 lead. I remember 2004. In fact, I'm... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:16:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Yanks_Head_To_Disney_Up_2_0_Is_It_A_Small_World_After_All/1392520 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Yanks_Head_To_Disney_Up_2_0_Is_It_A_Small_World_After_All/1392520 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Yanks_Head_To_Disney_Up_2_0_Is_It_A_Small_World_After_All/1392520 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/d/3d4bb56a63fe33ad2d01eb33cd68913e3c972842/small/Pettitte_throws_c969.jpg 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 to the right guy to ask.Andy Pettitte, who was seated alongside Burnett in the Yankees dugout, gave him some words of advice -- words Burnett will no doubt keep in mind when he takes the mound at Yankee Stadium.“I... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:59:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Pettitte_Gives_Burnett_Some_Advice/1338767 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Pettitte_Gives_Burnett_Some_Advice/1338767 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Pettitte_Gives_Burnett_Some_Advice/1338767 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d2e5b5cd8b4ad1895782c691f8a29140a468644e/small/Andy_Pettitte_46_346a.jpg 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.Or, did he? Can an older pitcher like Andy Pettitte really be depended on this time of the year? Can the Yankees and their fans truly be confident that Andy Pettitte will stay healthy enough to stand with CC S... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:19:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Andy_Pettitte_Makes_Me_Feel_Uncomfortable_Right_Now/1224080 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Andy_Pettitte_Makes_Me_Feel_Uncomfortable_Right_Now/1224080 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Andy_Pettitte_Makes_Me_Feel_Uncomfortable_Right_Now/1224080 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/9347fec9357dae5cee6bc87d804439b108480541/small/New_York_Yankees_19f8.jpg