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Pettitte coming back for at least $10M
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08:11 AM ET 11.28 | Andy Pettitte isn't ready for another retirement just yet. According to a source, Pettitte has decided to pitch in 2013, ending his six-week deliberation about his future. "He has committed to playing next year," the source said. Now it's up to Brian Cashman and Pettitte's agent, Jim Murray, to hammer out a deal for the lefthander. Sources said the Yankees are expected to give Pettitte $10-11 million next season, a substantial raise from the $2.5 million he earned in 2012 after coming out of retirement. Although Pettitte hadn't made any official decision before Tuesday, the fact that the 40-year-old recently began working out to see how his body felt was an indication that he had received the blessing of his wife and children to pitch next season.
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Because they need to spend some money.
clemtheslowson
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$10 million will buy a lot of PEDS.
Rex Racer
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Yes. Yes it will.
clemtheslowson
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Only in America can a 40 year old pitcher earn 10 million next year with an worn out arm.
toad
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Just keep sucking that cash cow nipple.....if the Yankees are dumb enough to give it to him why not take it....
Sgt. Schultz
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I didn't know people got paid to come back for Old-Timer games.
ElevenRingsSTL
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For one year? Sure. What are the the options for a middle of the rotation starter?
50yearfan
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They could always sign Dice K.
jnorman41
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Seems like a sensible signing to me. Pettitte proved he could pitch at a high level last year. Durability is always a risk. But given Pettitte's track record and a full offseason of training, the Yankees have every reason to expect him to hold up. I think that he and Mo will be extra motivated to make their last seasons memorable. If the Yankees get a bounce-back year from Nova, or Pineda recovers well form his injury (and lays off the snacks!), they might be in a position to do some damage next year.
conngs
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Ha!!
clemtheslowson
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That is just plain mean.
50yearfan
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Yeah. that was kind of cold.
clemtheslowson
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Andy can still pitch and you'll see when he's out there on the mound pitching against your team.
Yogi-Zen
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<Susyn Waldman faints>
clemtheslowson
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Let him pitch for as long as he wants. He is a good pitcher. Every time I try to watch him pitch in Oakland he gets injured or does not pitch. Hopefully in 2013 that will change. If he keeps winning he may end up a hall of famer.
Kevin Barcus-Prior
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this can only happen at the bronx, why?? too many old guys in the roster,,
alacran
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