Pettitte Set to Return Today

At 1:05 PM ET, Andy Pettitte will make his much anticipated return to the mound against the Seattle Mariners. With the M’s relatively punchless lineup, this could be a good start for the 39-year old lefty. While we all wait to see how he does, chew on this for a bit. What do you think? [...]

Andy Pettitte retires

Breaking news via Jon Heyman, who just tweeted that Pettitte has informed the Yankees of his decision. More on this later…

Yanks sign Colon, could offer Pettitte $12M

When you don’t have enough pitching, just sign Bartolo Colon. That’s been the case, it seems, for the past few years and, today, the Yankees took on that meme, signing Colon to a minor-league deal worth 900k. Colon, a former Cy Young winner in 2005, also has the right to be released if he doesn’t [...]

Quick Bits: Vazquez, Wood, Pettitte, Hamilton

Here are a few quick items on the evening: Today, the Yankees offered Javier Vazquez arbitration with an understanding that he won’t accept. Once Vazquez, a Type B FA, signs elsewhere, the Yanks will get a supplemental first-round draft pick. Speaking of signing elsewhere, it looks like Vazquez could be headed to the Marlins on [...]

Big Bits: Jeter, Girardi, Marte, Pettitte, Options, Joba, Eiland, Pitching

Fresh off of the Yankees’ end-of-the-season press conference, here are a few big items on the day: Brian Cashman made it clear that he intends to re-sign Derek Jeter, calling him a “legacy” player. Same goes for Mariano Rivera, who Cashman also tagged with the “legacy” title. Mo should be > $15M per. Let’s not [...]

A.J. will start Game 4 of the ALCS

Even after Cliffpocalypse, according to Joe Girardi, that’s still the plan…

Burnett out of the rotation

Via George King of the NY Post: With the Yankees opting to use a three-man rotation against the Twins in the AL Division Series, CC Sabathia’s broad shoulders and valuable left arm are about to get leaned on. Because of A.J. Burnett’s miserable season, the Yankees will use Sabathia, Andy Pettitte and Phil Hughes in [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Aceves, Pettitte, Call-Ups, Teixeira

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Though Ivan Nova pitched well yesterday – 5.1 IP 6 H 2 ER 1 BB 3 K – the Yankees lost to Toronto, 3-2. The rehabbing Alfredo Aceves will make another start in the minors today, marking his 4th such outing. Speaking of injured hurlers, we [...]

G98: Yankees @ Indians

In case you missed it, earlier today, Joe Girardi announced that Sergio Mitre would pitch out of the bullpen going forward, while Dustin Moseley would slot into the rotation (at least until Andy Pettitte returns). Girardi pinned the decision upon Mitre’s recent oblique injury, noting that the injury has prevented Mitre from being “ready” to [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Posada, Pettitte

Morning, folks. Here are a few quick items on the day: The Yankees beat the A’s last night thanks to Javy Vazquez and Mark Teixeira. Joe Girardi thinks Jorge Posada (sprained finger) could return in a few days. Andy Pettitte is headed to the All-Star Game. He’ll replace the injured Clay Buchholz. Pettitte was not [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, A-Rod, Curtis

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Thanks to Andy Pettitte – 7 IP 2 HER 7 K – and Alex Rodriguez, the Yanks beat Arizona last night, 9-3. A-Rod went 2-for-3 with 3 RBI and a HR. He expects to rebound after his disappointing start to season. With his family in the [...]

G71: Yankees @ Diamondbacks

Here are the lineups for tonight via LoHud: YANKEES (43-27) Derek Jeter SS Nick Swisher RF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Jorge Posada C Curtis Granderson CF Brett Gardner LF Andy Pettitte LHP LHP Andy Pettitte (8-2, 2.47) Pettitte vs.Diamondbacks DIAMONDBACKS (28-43) Kelly Johnson 2B Cole Gillespie LF Stephen Drew SS [...]

OT: Andy, A-Rod lead Yanks to 11-2 win

Today, against the Indians, Andy Pettitte tossed 7 innings, allowing 1 ER on 4 hits while striking out 5. His stellar effort was backed by Alex Rodriguez, who hit a grand slam in the seventh inning to help put the game out of reach. The Yankees took 3 of 4 from Cleveland and will square [...]

Gardenhire frustrated, resorts to whining

Here’s Pat Borzi of the NY Post on last night’s game: But when Girardi sent out Andy Pettitte for the bottom of the ninth, then called for Rivera before Pettitte faced a hitter – stalling because Rivera needed a few more warmup tosses in the bullpen – television cameras caught Gardenhire visibly agitated in the [...]

Morning Notes: Recap, Pettitte, Jeter, Aceves, Laird

Here are a few quick items on the day: Yesterday, in a span of about 5 hours, the Yankees beat the Twins twice. First 1-0, then 3-2. Andy Pettitte, the starter of game two, was particularly sharp. His line: 8 IP 8 H 2 ER 0 BB 4 K Derek Jeter’s patented jump throw was [...]

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