Comments on: Once more unto the Andy Pettitte breach

By: Yanks, Pettitte agree to one-year deal | River Avenue Blues

Yanks, Pettitte agree to one-year deal | River Avenue Blues — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:45:40 +0000

[...] Meanwhile, Pettitte is taking a steep guaranteed paycut right now. He had a $16 million deal in 2008 and faced a $10-$10.5 million offer for 2009. In December, it became apparent that Pettitte was not keen on taking even that $6 million cut, and he held out for more. But as the U.S. economy has worsened, Pettitte’s options dwindled to one. [...]

By: Heyman: Yanks still talking to Pettitte & Sheets | River Avenue Blues

Heyman: Yanks still talking to Pettitte & Sheets | River Avenue Blues — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:57:32 +0000

[...] and Ben Sheets. In one helluva coincidence, Joe talked about Sheets’ new medical report and Ben mused about Pettitte within the last 24 hours. With each passing day, I’m more and more intrigued by the possiblity [...]

By: Did the Yankees up Andy’s offer? « iYankees

Did the Yankees up Andy’s offer? « iYankees — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:08:59 +0000

[...] and accept this deal if it really is on the table, especially if his “other” suitors are dwindling. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Poor PettitteAndy Pettitte’s offer is still [...]

By: ryan

ryan — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:25:19 +0000

you serious? what a fight to pick.
must be able to answer anyone smart on here, must be a big change from the real world.

By: Artist formerly known as 'The' Steve

Artist formerly known as 'The' Steve — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:52:30 +0000

He meant Judy.

By: Kevin G.

Kevin G. — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:52:29 +0000

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By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:34:18 +0000

You raise a good point.

I’d imagine, though, we’d give him a physical before signing on the line, though. If he looks out of shape, no dough.

By: Ryan S.

Ryan S. — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:33:19 +0000

That’s quite ironic. Everyone was saying “Oh he gave the Cubs a discount!” – which he probably was in his mind – but hey, its an interesting example of loyalty actually paying off financially.

By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:32:36 +0000

My bad… Didn’t mean to. Most of these hyperlinks auto-shorten themselves, this one didn’t cooperate, apparently.

Tommie Fail.

By: Troy

Troy — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:23:44 +0000

I’ll put it this way:

Sheets is almost confined to hitting the DL at some point. But I’d rather have the depth of guys like Aceves and Kennedy than have Hughes at #5 and Aceves/Kennedy as depth in that case.

Starting a farmhand in the #5 spot would cut into the Yankees pitching depth, whereas Sheets (and Pettitt too, for that matter) would be more conducive towards building depth.