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Why Andy Pettitte Will Be Valuable Postseason Asset for the New York Yankees

New York Yankees have obstacles aplenty on their path to the World Series: an aging lineup with precious little foot speed, a rickety infield defense that lacks range up the middle and a plucky ALDS opponent in the Baltimore Orioles—just to name a few.

Not among the litany of potential pitfalls so far? Pitching.

Even after a bitter 3-2 loss in Game 2, the Bombers should feel bullish about a starting rotation that once looked liked an impending Achilles heel.

C.C. Sabathia's dominant Game 1 outing played a hand in that impression, but the ace was already gathering steam prior to postseason play. Andy Pettitte, on the other hand, entered October as something of an unknown.

Strange as it is to write that about a man ...

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