Before I lay out the facts and stats… Let me start by saying I’m a big Andy Pettitte fan and consider him in the class of a “Yankee Great”. I have great memories of his big game performances. I love his pick off move. I’m sold on his dedication to training and being in top shape. I give him props for coming clean on HGH. That all being said, lets take a look at how he might be able to help the team.
Andy Pettitte
While Pettitte’s numbers dropped off after 2005, his stats since 2006 have been relatively consistant. The Yankees signed him for $16M in 2007 after a mediocre season with Houston in 2006. They picked up his option in 2008 for the same money after a similar season with the Yanks.
Last 4 Years
It seems now that with Pettitte (36) you know what your getting… a 210 inning pitcher who will probably win around 14-16 games with around a 4.3 ERA. While those aren’t stellar numbers, we know pitching talent in MLB is thin. Both Andy Pettitte and Brian Cashman have expressed interest in each other. I say make a deal! Sign him to a 2 year deal for $12M per with MAYBE an option in year 3. People will come to see Pettitte pitch… they’ll come anyway.
Will history repeat itself? In 2006 Mike Mussina won 15 games, with a 3.51 ERA. After the 2006 season the Yankees signed Mussina to a 2 year, $23M deal.. he was 37 and had made $17M the year prior. Sound familiar?
Lastly, wouldn’t it be nice to have two quality left handers in your rotation… (assuming the sign C.C.)
:: Donnie23
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