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08:26 AM ET 03.20 | He's back, but the work is only beginning. Andy Pettitte reports to Yankees camp [Tuesday] to embark on his pitching comeback, and if anyone knows the perils of attempting a return to the mound when approaching the age of 40, it's David Cone. In 2003, Cone's return after a one-year absence didn't turn out the way he had hoped, lasting just five games with the Mets. "It's tough," said Cone, Pettitte's teammate with the Yankees from 1995-2000. "You get intoxicated by the allure of the comeback." Cone said an athlete can forget about some of the challenges along the way and if he could change one thing, he would have taken longer to prepare. "Andy can take his time and come back whenever he's able," Cone said by phone yesterday. "I think I rushed mine."

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March 20, 2012 08:58 AM ET

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Yes, but did Cone take into account the pharmaceutical advantages that Pettitte will have at his disposal?

The Master Cylinder

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March 20, 2012 09:41 AM ET

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Oh man, I can just imagine that Andy Pettitte staredown from behind his glove covered face...

You've got my support, Andy.

Part 3

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March 20, 2012 09:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:41 AM ET 03.20 by Part 3

Oh man, I can just imagine that Andy Pettitte staredown from behind his glove covered face...You've got my support, Andy.

That's all he was hoping for.

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March 20, 2012 09:50 AM ET

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Yeah, I hope he makes the roster and is the Yankees 5 starter by june

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March 20, 2012 10:10 AM ET

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This will end badly I think.

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March 20, 2012 10:17 AM ET

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Where is everyone today?

The Moose

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March 20, 2012 10:22 AM ET

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Cone was done before he left though...Pettite was not.

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March 20, 2012 10:28 AM ET

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I spent the weekend on the beach in Miami. It was spring break there. Quite show ...

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March 20, 2012 10:32 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:31 AM ET 03.20 by Lex-LOU-thor

Morning all - workload calleth..... But will be in from time to time. And I agree with Allstars - Cone was done - Pettite just may not be.

Good morning Lou