‘NY Yankees’ Archives
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 [...]
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 [...]