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Baseball Musings
November 05, 2007
Andy Helps the Yankees

Andy Pettitte declared free agency while he makes up his mind about retirement.

"I have spoken with Brian Cashman, who has reiterated what Hank Steinbrenner said about the Yankees wanting to give Andy all the time he needs to decide about next season," Pettitte's agent, Randy Hendricks, said Monday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. "Accordingly, we are declining to exercise the option for 2008 and Andy will declare free agency in order to free up a roster spot for the Yankees.

"If Andy decides to play, I am confident we can reach an agreement with the Yankees within 24 hours. The only options, as Andy has stated, are the Yankees or retirement. He appreciates the Yankees' willingness to give him the time he feels he needs. I do not expect him to make a decision for quite some time."

The antithesis of A-Rod.


Posted by David Pinto at 09:20 PM | Free Agents | TrackBack (0)
Comments

"The antithesis of A-Rod"
I'd like to believe that, but this is straight from Roger Clemens's play book. My money's on a last-minute deal for more money and another option.

Posted by: Mark at November 6, 2007 08:06 AM

How did he not do the exact same thing as ARod? - opt out for more $$$$

Posted by: Bandit at November 6, 2007 10:11 AM

Bandit, as far as I can tell, Pettitte has no intention of shopping himself around. Now, if that turns out to not be true, you have a very valid point.

Posted by: David Pinto at November 6, 2007 10:32 AM

Then why didn't he take the option then decide if he's going to play or not?? Or maybe he'll come back for less money??

Posted by: Bandit at November 7, 2007 10:45 AM
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