November 28, 2008
Pettitte and the Dodgers
River Ave. Blues notes that Andy Pettitte talking to the Dodgers complicated the Yankees decision to offer the left-hander arbitration:
Monday, you see, is MLB's arbitration deadline. By the end of the day, the Yanks must decide whether or not to offer arbitration to Andy Pettitte. This is a rather complicated decision, and it could play itself out in a variety of scenarios.
The easiest option -- and perhaps the most beneficial to the Yanks -- would be to offer arbitration to Andy Pettitte and hope that he heads to Los Angeles. As Mike noted earlier this week, the Yanks would land the 17th slot in the draft and a supplemental pick as well. But because the Dodgers would be giving up a fairly coveted spot, they may not be so keen to sign Pettitte if the Yanks offer arbitration.
Of course, if the Yankees do offer Andy arbitration, he may accept the offer, and New York ends up spending more than they wanted on Andy.
In general, it was a very good move for Pettitte to at least speak with the Dodgers. He held no leverage against New York until he did so.
The Dodgers are already type cast as rubes by professional GM's. Having a bad 'end of your career' moment? Talent gone, skills diminished, call ned for a final 'Big Payday.' Andy must not have anything left if he is talking to the Dodgers.
I DONT THINK PETITTE IS WORTH WHAT PEOPLE THINK HE IS. OVER A MILLION A WIN,I DONT THINK SO.
I DONT THINK PETITTE IS WORTH WHAT PEOPLE THINK HE IS. OVER A MILLION A WIN,I DONT THINK SO.
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What a difference a year makes, Andy is on the Yank's back burner, it has been reported that Houston is miffed he left and doesn't want him. Torre helps him out, perhaps Andy should add it up and reconsider the retirement he has been talking about for years.