Archive for February, 2011
New York Yankees: Why Soriano and Feliciano Will Make »
Now that the Cliff and Andy questions have both been answered and put to rest, the biggest immediate concern across Yankee Universe going into spring training appears to be the two big question marks in the back end of our starting rotation. How crucial is the back end of the rotation to a successful season for us? Not as much as some might think. [...]
Yankees’ Andy Pettitte Announces Retirement: A »
Andy Petite, an all-time great pitcher, announced his retirement from the New York Yankees after 16 Major League Seasons—13 of them pitching for the Yankees.He will be introduced at a press conference on Friday at Yankee Stadium, providing him an opportunity to take a bow in front of the New York fans and media.The Yankees will likely honor [...]
Time To Change Position? Where Derek Jeter and 20 MLB »
A few weeks ago, Brian Cashman made headlines. He made a comment, stating that when Derek Jeter's time at shortstop is over, he would be moving to center field. It's almost unthinkable that the best shortstop the Yankees have ever seen might be vacating the position soon. Even so, it's not uncommon to see a move like this. [...]
Andy Pettitte Retires: 10 Pitchers New York Yankees »
Andy Pettite says he has thrown his last professional pitch. The first of the Yankees famed "Fab Four" has called it quits after 16 seasons, 13 spent in the Bronx. He retires with 240 wins, a 3.88 ERA, 1.357 WHIP and 2,251 career strikeouts. But more impressive than those numbers are his postseason tallies. He pitched in 13 playoffs, 30 playoff [...]
Good Bye, See Ya In Monument Park: A Yankees Fan on »
"Dear fellow Yankee fan, Man up. It's Andy Pettitte after a loss. He's going to be completely out of gas, and find a way to hold them to two runs anyway." Now let me provide some context for the following quote. It's the Fourth of November, 2009. Having had a chance to win the World Series for the first time since 2000, the New York [...]
Andy Pettitte Retires: Can the New York Yankees Win »
The news no New York Yankee fan wanted to hear came today, as pitcher Andy Pettitte is hanging up his pinstripes. Not only is this a sad day because Pettitte is a legend, but it marks the end of an era, as fans will never see the Yankees' “Core Four” play together again. Where does this leave the Yankees heading into the [...]
11 MLB Players Who Have the Most to Lose During Spring »
One of the biggest parts of MLB Spring Training is determining who will be the starters. As usual, there are a lot of tough position battles this year. A lot of high-profile moves were made this offseason. There's a lot of anticipation to see who will win those battles. Here are the top 11 players who have the most to lose in their position [...]
Good Riddance! 10 Teams Happy To See Andy Pettitte »
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 .635 winning percentage, which ranked as seventh-best among active pitchers before he made his announcement.And as a loyal Orioles fan, more than just a part of me is thrilled that [...]
Andy Pettitte To Retire: Pedro Martinez and 10 Best »
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. Then there were those who said: "He gave it a good run. It's sad to see him go, but every hero has to ride off [...]
Andy Pettitte Retires: The 10 ‘Most »
It's a sad day in New York today, as Michael Kay has reported that Andy Pettitte will formally announce his retirement on Friday.One of the greatest postseason pitchers of all time will greatly be missed in the clubhouse and by the Yankee front office, as he was an integral part of their success.The "Core Four" will be down to a "We Three" without [...]