January 26, 2009
Five for Pettitte
Andy Pettitte reaches a deal with the Yankees to be their fifth starter:
It's a $5.5 million deal that could balloon to as much as $12 million based on innings pitched and roster time. As I've written here for weeks, it makes complete sense and creates great flexibility in the rotation.
It's an unusual contract from the Yankees, as they tend to not give out incentive laden contracts. This, however, is a case where it makes sense. Pettitte wanted more than $10 million, and now he'll have to earn it.