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Good Riddance! Ten Teams Happy To See Andy Pettitte Ride Off Into the Sunset

For his career he posted a 240-138 record, including 25 complete games and four shutouts. He struck out 2,251 batters in 3,055.1 innings and finishes his career with a ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Andy Pettitte To Retire: 10 Best Options for New York Yankees and Their Rotation

Since the Yankees were bounced out of the playoffs by the Rangers last season, the question has been "Is Andy Pettitte going to retire?" The question has bugged all Yankee fans, who just felt he should give it one more go, just one more...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Rumors: New York Yankees Still in Contact with Kevin Millwood

Via Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated : "Yankees still in contact with Millwood. does this mean they’re growing more worried about Pettitte’s decision?" A couple of things...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Andy Pettitte: The New York Yankees Top Five Options to Replace Him

Andy Pettitte upset the New York Yankees world by announcing on Thursday, Feburary 3rd that he was going to retire from Major League Baseball...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte Retires After 16 Big-League Seasons

The Core Four is officially no more. After an entire offseason of 'will he or won’t he retire' talk, five-time World Series champion and 16-year veteran Andy Pettitte will retire, according to Michael Kay of the YES Network ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Andy Pettitte To Announce Retirement, Ending 16-Year Career With Yankees

The Yankees have finally gotten a decision from Andy Pettitte. Unfortunately though, for many fans, it won't be the one they were hoping for, because The Core Four will be down one member in 2011...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Andy Pettitte To Retire: 10 Reasons He Will Pull a Roger Clemens

Andy Pettitte will reportedly announce on Friday his decision to retire from baseball. This news may come as a shock and a disappointment to Yankees fans after the team was unable to find a strong replacement for Pettitte this offseason...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Toronto Blue Jays Set To Make a Run at the American League East Title

Toronto Blue Jays fans haven't been this excited for baseball since Joe Carter's walk-off home run in the 1993 World Series...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

MLB Fantasy Baseball Profile: Will Gordon Beckham Break Out?

Gordon Beckham was the eighth pick in the 2008 Amateur Draft after his .411, 97 runs, 28 HRs, 77 RBI, 17 SBs season for the University of Georgia. He tore through the minors, hitting ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Toronto Blue Jays Leadership Is First Class

Alex Anthopoulos is a general manager not afraid to pull the trigger on any deal that may/could cause some to question his approach to rebuilding this club...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

What Will Dan Wheeler's Role Be With the 2011 Boston Red Sox?

For the Boston Red Sox , this offseason has been quite momentous. They landed Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford, the two best available offensive (and two of the best defensive) players...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

MLB Rumors: Will Vladimir Guerrero Be a Baltimore Oriole?

Just a few months removed from being a major contributor to the American League champion Texas Rangers, Vlad Guerrero is a man without a team...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

AL East: Building an Offensive Offense

For some fans, the American League East is a treacherous place. When baseball’s biggest super powers all swing their bats in the same division, it’s hard to gain any ground when you’re the little guy...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

How the New York Yankees Respected and Then Disrespected Phil Rizzuto

Phil Rizzuto joined the New York Yankees in 1941. He batted .307 and played adequate defense at shortstop as the Yankees won the pennant and went on to defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

Yankees Rotation Issues May Lead to MLB Debut of Manny Banuelos in 2011 Season

It's the second day of February, and the Super Bowl is just four days away, meaning baseball is right around the corner (pitchers and catchers report in about two weeks)...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

Remembering "The Scooter"

Looking back, I'd have to say that Phil Rizzuto was the "voice" of my youth. It was the "Scooter's" unmistakable, high-pitched voice that would be resounding throughout the ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

MLB Power Rankings: 10 Struggling AL East Stars Who Most Need to Rebound

Last week, I wrote an article entitled MLB Predictions: Boston’s Josh Beckett and 10 AL East Stars Who Will Rebound in 2011 , predicting 10 star athletes from baseball’s ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

Freddy Garcia the Latest in New York Yankees Back-End Rotation Search

The New York Yankees agreed to terms with Freddy Garcia on Tuesday, the latest in a succession of bargain basement signings of once-great pitchers rendered ordinary (or worse) by ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

Blast From The Past: Why The Yankees Are Counting On Garcia and Colon

C.C. Sabathia, Phil Hughes and A.J. Burnett are the only current locks in what looks to be a very shaky rotation for the Yankees in 2011. Assuming that Andy Pettitte retires, the Yankees could be in for a long season in the Bronx...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

Tampa Bay Rays Hope Castoffs Can Help Them Contend

The Rays are finding a unique way to go to the playoffs this year. They are relying on castoffs from their offseason moves. They feel those guys can help them contend for a wildcard spot with their core players...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

Boston Red Sox Brass Holds First-Ever Town Hall Meeting with Red Sox Nation

As southern New England hunkered down for yet another mid-week snowstorm, Red Sox management introduced a little bit of warmth into the lives of Red Sox Nation...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

2011 MLB Predictions: Identifying the Biggest Weaknesses of All 30 Teams

No team is perfect. Even with a starting rotation of Halladay, Lee, Hamels and Oswalt, the Phillies are not a lock for the Fall Classic. The Yankees won the World Series two years ago, but their rotation now consists of just two men...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

New York Yankees: Freddy Garcia Adds Depth and Experience to the Rotation

As the New York Yankees continue to wait on Andy Pettitte (aka the Brett Favre of baseball) to announce whether or not he will pitch in 2011, they added another veteran pitcher to their growing list of possible back of the rotation starters...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

They Did What?!? The 10 Worst Moves of The MLB Off-Season

With pitchers and catchers just weeks away, it's time to examine what were the worst moves made this off season. There were misguided deals, ridiculous contracts handed out and trades that left people around baseball scratching their heads...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

Why the New York Yankees Traded Rickey Henderson but Signed Derek Jeter

Rickey Henderson played for the New York Yankees from 1985-89. His best season with the Yankees was his first season with the Yankees. Rickey batted .314, had a .419 on base average and slugged ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011
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