‘NY Yankees’ Archives
NY Yankees: Why Robinson Cano Hiring Scott Boras Is »
New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano has replaced his agent, Bobby Barad, with high-powered sports agent Scott Boras. Cano finished third in AL MVP voting in 2010 and was awarded the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards. Scott Boras is the founder, owner and president of the Boras Corporation, which represents about 175 professional [...]
Andy Pettitte: New York Yankees Pitcher Calling It »
When talking about Andy Pettitte, it’s only fitting to thank God. And thank God that baseball's version of “Favregate” came to a quick conclusion. As most of us know by now, New York Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte officially called it quits on Friday. Pettitte retired with a career record of 240-138 with a 3.88 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in [...]
New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte’s Exit Shows »
by Charlie Peters Andy Pettitte is a lot of things. A World Series champion, the master of a dastardly pickoff move, Roger Clemens’ former best buddy and the owner of 240 career regular season wins. And now, you can add honorable retiree to that list. The former Yankee officially called it quits Friday, announcing to the press that he [...]
Andy Pettitte: Is New York Yankees Texan Knight a Hall »
This afternoon, New York Yankees pitcher and baseball postseason icon Andy Pettitte finally addressed the speculation surrounding his future. After keeping fans and team management waiting for three months, the tall lefthander announced that he would retire and not return for a 17th season. "It just didn't feel right for me anymore," [...]
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 [...]