Pettitte's Back!
It is a good day to be a Yankee fan. As my sister said, "Christmas has come early!" For the last several years, Yankee fans have got Christmas gifts, but none as sweet as this one. Our beloved lefty, Andy Pettitte is returning to the Yankees after three years pitching for his home team Houston Astros.
Today he agreed to a 1 year $16 million dollar deal with a players option for the 2nd year. He is far from gutless as the pitchers the Yankees have signed as of late, Kevin Brown, Carl Pavano, Kyle Farnsworth to name a few. This guy can pitch in the pressure cooker that is Yankee Stadium and better yet, he can pitch under the bright lights and cold temperatures of October baseball. Who could forget Game 5 of the 1996 World Series when then 24 year old Andy was huddled under his towel in the late innings after pitching a great game. He couldn't bear to watch, but his work was done, he did his job. He has proven his toughness over the years, and has pitched over 200 innings these last two years for Houston. He, I believe could be the link the Yankees have been missing these last few years...A big game pitcher.
He is a family favorite! Even my mom loves him. In fact, she is the one who called Tracy to let her know. Additionally he is a Christian and shares his faith.
Welcome home Andy! I can't wait to see you pitch again!
posted by Christian at
12/08/2006 09:42:00 PM
3 Comments:
That cover of the Daily News is fabulous! That's one thing I've missed a lot in October. The Andy stare down. I can't wait to see him pitch! It'll be great!!! Welcome home Andy, indeed!
I've always admired Andy Pettite. He's proven his reliability for quite a long time now. He and Derek Jeter are two of my favorite players on the contemporary baseball scene. They almost restore my badly disillusioned faith in major league baseball! (Then again, they're getting fabulously rich doing it.) You're right - his signing is a good thing for the Yankees.
The Yankees will be stronger with Pettite pitching. His pitching motion is very smooth.
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