Archive for February, 2011
Andy Pettitte Retires: A Fond Farewell »
It’s a sad day in Yankees Universe. Sad because the organization is now one step closer to being completely rid of all faces from the Yankee dynasty that lasted from 1996 to 2001 after Andy Pettitte announced his retirement at Yankee Stadium Friday morning. The Core Four of Pettitte, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera—the [...]
Andy Pettitte’s Retirement (Part 1 of 2): The »
He's finally made his decision. Unfortunately, it's probably not the decision most Yankee fans were hoping for. Andy Pettitte, 38, announced his retirement this morning, Feb. 4, during a press conference at Yankee Stadium. With his wife, Laura, at his side, Pettitte officially announced his retirement, saying, "It [...]
Mano-a-Mano: Pujols-Halladay and the 20 Most »
In Major League Baseball today, fans are privileged to see several star hitters and pitchers square off every season.The MLB schedule allows every team in their respective league to play each other, while mixing in inter-league play in the middle of June.In 2011, the Boston Red Sox and their potent lineup will try to dismantle the Philadelphia [...]
Andy Pettitte Retires: New York Yankees’ Core 4 »
Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, and Jorge Posada are no longer the New York Yankees' "Core Four." After a 16-year career, Pettitte announced his retirement today. In an official press conference in New York, the left-handed starter acknowledged thoughts of retiring after last season, but said he felt obligated to return [...]
Core No More: Andy Pettitte Says Goodbye to New York »
If you're like me, watching Andy Pettitte sitting in front of the media to announce his retirement on Friday had the effect of your mind blowing out of the back of your skull.Part of me will always see Pettitte and think of the 24-year-old kid who helped return the franchise to glory back in 1996. I'm 30 years old, which makes Pettitte the first [...]
Andy Pettitte Just May Be Baseball’s Favorite »
Andy Pettitte is that soft spoken lefty with the slow Texas drawl. A man dedicated to his faith and his family, tenacious, unflappable in the moment. He may be among the best pitchers the New York Yankees have ever seen. But he’s also a confessed cheater. People find it easy to forget that. After all he’s ‘Andy [...]
New York Yankees Rumors: Team Considering Scott »
Via Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports: LH targets kicked around by some #Yankees people: , , , , . Just ideas right now. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been operating for most of this offseason with the belief that Andy Pettitte was not coming back. But now that his retirement is official, there is no doubt that Cashman is going to [...]
Andy Pettitte Retires: Power Ranking the »
Andy Pettitte announced his retirement from baseball at Yankee Stadium today, bringing an end to a 16-year career that saw him a 240-138 record between his time with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros.The five-time World Champion was a fan favorite everywhere he went and he shone in the playoffs as if it was his own stage. His 19 postseason [...]
Fantasy Baseball Prospect Watch: New York »
We’ve tried to fill the offseason gap in fantasy baseball with our series of prospect reports, which started with Dustin Ackley back in early-December. Now on the cusp of Spring Training starting (pitchers and catchers report in less than two weeks), it is time to put a wrap on the prospect series so we can get right into the swing of things [...]
New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte’s Retirement »
After 16 seasons, 13 with the New York Yankees, Andy Pettitte has announced his retirement, ending any speculation he'll pitch in 2011. Yes, he may still make a come back during the season, and certainly most Yankee fans hope he will, but for now, let's operate on the assumption that he's gone for good. The Yankees finally know Pettitte's status [...]