Andy Pettite back to New York?

kfkorn · 12-05-2006, 01:08 PM

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A source told SI.com's Tom Verducci that Andy Pettitte likes the idea of returning to New York and "could possibly have a deal by the end of the week."

Per Rotoworld:

Report: Pettitte could rejoin Yankees

It goes on to say that Tom Verducci is the only one making this report at the moment. I guess we shall see what happens.

kfkorn · 12-05-2006, 07:46 PM

Phil Garner wants Andy Pettite to stay in Houston:

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"I certainly am tainted by my biased feeling that he wants to be in Houston. He needs to be in Houston and we want him to be in Houston," Garner said Tuesday at the baseball winter meetings. "And his family is dying for him to be in Houston. His kids are pining every day at school wondering, 'Oh, daddy, please don't go anywhere else. Stay in Houston.' I could hear it all over the city."

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"The first few times I talked to him, he wasn't sure he was going to play," Garner said. "He said he was going to make the decision later. The most recent conversation, he was more than leaning, he was really considering coming back and playing. I guess he hadn't made a definitive decision -- 'Yes, I'm definitely coming back to play' -- but it was more like, 'I'm getting very seriously interested in doing it."'

Pettitte's agents, Randy and Alan Hendricks, have said they expect Pettitte to make a decision by the end of the month on whether to return for a 13th major league season.

Garner hopes Pettitte wants to pitch in Houston

Timmer · 12-06-2006, 12:07 AM

I am a big Andy Pettitte fan and would love to see him back in The Bronx. He'd be a great addition to the Yankee rotation. Wang, Mussina, Pettitte, Johnson, and either Pavano, Proctor, Igawa, Rasner, or Karstens (assuming the Yankees don't acquire yet another starter) is a very solid rotation.

I'm one who thought Andy should never have left New York. Ironically, this time it was the Astros who didn't work hard enough or make a real offer to keep him, so he's back where he should have been all along.

Andy is still a solid pitcher. If he turns into the old Pettitte, great, but the Yankees don't need that. The Yankees need him to be a very solid third starter and that will most likely be what he'll do.

I've followed Andy's career since he was in A ball and I'm pleased to see him back in The Bronx.

Now the Yankees need to go get a good backup catcher and a good utility infielder.

yankee'sRbetterthenurteam · 12-06-2006, 09:28 AM

i wouldnt have a problem with pettite coming back to ny i would love that ever since they got rid of him they need that really good lefty.

p.s they need to get rid of the big melt down aka randy johnson

Codered · 12-06-2006, 09:32 AM

I hope Pettitte decides to return to Houston. Would be a nice slap to the arrogance of the Yankees who sit and think they will sign anyone they deem worthy of signing.

bigheadache · 12-06-2006, 09:13 PM

Houston has made it known for quite some time that they want Pettitte back. Like NY, Houston knows what he brings. He is their biggest target and will do everything they can to keep him in Houston.

kfkorn · 12-07-2006, 03:37 AM

Andy Pettitte has decided to pich in 2007:

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Andy Pettitte decided Wednesday he will pitch next year rather than retire, a move that will set off negotiations with his hometown Houston Astros and the New York Yankees.

"Andy told me he wants to play in 2007 and perhaps beyond," said his agent, Randy Hendricks.

Agent says Pettitte will pitch in 2007

bigheadache · 12-08-2006, 09:39 PM

Pettitte signs with NYY for 1 year/$16 million and a player option for a second year at the same rate. Pettitte's agent said he would sign with the Astros for $14 million with a 2nd year option. McLane stood firm at $12 million.

Houston may restart trade talks with Colorado for Jennings or Whitesox for Garland. Both are looking for a CF and possibly one of Houston's pitching prospects. They may also look at Suppan, although they see him more as a #3 starter. They could also shop Lidge and/or Ensberg for a higher value pitcher such as Willis.

Timmer · 12-09-2006, 12:21 AM

Maybe Houston should look into getting Jon Lieber.

Timmer · 12-09-2006, 12:21 AM

Suppan would be a nice pickup for the Astros. If they can get Willis, they're in clover. Garland would also be good, but I think that is pretty much closed now, from what I read. I suppose it can be reopened.

Are the Yankees finished, pitching-wise? I don't think so. I think they sign Igawa and maybe get one more reliever.

And a backup catcher and a utility IF.

bigheadache · 12-09-2006, 10:12 AM

Before they go to Leiber, the Astros would bring up one of their prospects from AAA. With an ERA of 4.93, they could get similar results from Hirsch, Buchholz, Albers, Sampson, Rodriguez, Nieve or Astacio who have all had a try as the 5th starter over the last 2 years. If none of those guys work out, they could bring up Patton, who is their top pitching prospect, at midseason. The Astros would like to add another veteran arm, but they have enough pitching depth that they do not have to make a desperate move.

I'd say Suppan is the most likely free agent target of those remaining. The Astros did talk to his agents before signing Woody Williams at Thanksgiving.

On the trade front, they have had serious talks with both the Whitesox and Rockies. The have had informal talks with the Marlins. All 3 teams have expressed interest in Taveras and Burke.

12-06-2006, 12:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Timmer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,727	I am a big Andy Pettitte fan and would love to see him back in The Bronx. He'd be a great addition to the Yankee rotation. Wang, Mussina, Pettitte, Johnson, and either Pavano, Proctor, Igawa, Rasner, or Karstens (assuming the Yankees don't acquire yet another starter) is a very solid rotation. I'm one who thought Andy should never have left New York. Ironically, this time it was the Astros who didn't work hard enough or make a real offer to keep him, so he's back where he should have been all along. Andy is still a solid pitcher. If he turns into the old Pettitte, great, but the Yankees don't need that. The Yankees need him to be a very solid third starter and that will most likely be what he'll do. I've followed Andy's career since he was in A ball and I'm pleased to see him back in The Bronx. Now the Yankees need to go get a good backup catcher and a good utility infielder. Last edited by Timmer; 12-09-2006 at 12:17 AM.

12-06-2006, 09:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Codered Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 148	I hope Pettitte decides to return to Houston. Would be a nice slap to the arrogance of the Yankees who sit and think they will sign anyone they deem worthy of signing. __________________ Save us Jay Cutler....

12-06-2006, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
yankee'sRbetterthenurteam New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	i wouldnt have a problem with pettite coming back to ny i would love that ever since they got rid of him they need that really good lefty. p.s they need to get rid of the big melt down aka randy johnson

12-06-2006, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigheadache Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roswell, NM Posts: 737	Houston has made it known for quite some time that they want Pettitte back. Like NY, Houston knows what he brings. He is their biggest target and will do everything they can to keep him in Houston.

12-08-2006, 09:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigheadache Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roswell, NM Posts: 737	Pettitte signs with NYY for 1 year/$16 million and a player option for a second year at the same rate. Pettitte's agent said he would sign with the Astros for $14 million with a 2nd year option. McLane stood firm at $12 million. Houston may restart trade talks with Colorado for Jennings or Whitesox for Garland. Both are looking for a CF and possibly one of Houston's pitching prospects. They may also look at Suppan, although they see him more as a #3 starter. They could also shop Lidge and/or Ensberg for a higher value pitcher such as Willis.

12-09-2006, 12:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Timmer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,727	Maybe Houston should look into getting Jon Lieber.

12-09-2006, 12:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Timmer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,727	Suppan would be a nice pickup for the Astros. If they can get Willis, they're in clover. Garland would also be good, but I think that is pretty much closed now, from what I read. I suppose it can be reopened. Are the Yankees finished, pitching-wise? I don't think so. I think they sign Igawa and maybe get one more reliever. And a backup catcher and a utility IF.

12-09-2006, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
bigheadache Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roswell, NM Posts: 737	Before they go to Leiber, the Astros would bring up one of their prospects from AAA. With an ERA of 4.93, they could get similar results from Hirsch, Buchholz, Albers, Sampson, Rodriguez, Nieve or Astacio who have all had a try as the 5th starter over the last 2 years. If none of those guys work out, they could bring up Patton, who is their top pitching prospect, at midseason. The Astros would like to add another veteran arm, but they have enough pitching depth that they do not have to make a desperate move. I'd say Suppan is the most likely free agent target of those remaining. The Astros did talk to his agents before signing Woody Williams at Thanksgiving. On the trade front, they have had serious talks with both the Whitesox and Rockies. The have had informal talks with the Marlins. All 3 teams have expressed interest in Taveras and Burke.