Pettitte Will Play For Yankees In '08

Andy's a good guy. He saw the Yankees were struggling with this Johan stuff, so instead of drawing out his decision until February he decided to let them know ASAP.

They don't NEED Santana now... but that doesn't mean a whole lot.

Give the man a medal. Well, actually, I think $16 million will do. In any case, wonderful news for the Yankees.

Thank god. If the yankees get johan they would top the AL east. It'll be Santanna, Wang, Pettite, Moose, and Chamberlin and Kennedy as their long man which the Yankees have needed greatly for the past years.

this is great news! now they should focus they're attention on acquiring a pitcher that will be cheaper than santana. Maybe Haren? although thats probably not a cheaper alternative..

@zs190: I didn't see anything in the article indicating his desire to relieve pressure from the Yankees in their dealings for Santana. Pettite may be a good guy but let's not make assumptions about his intentions.

yeah vlad i know man, i just become enamored with prospects which is a downfall bc they are just that: prospects.

I think this clearly will give the Yankees the deepest pitching they have seen since 77-78 if they get Santana. I like the young guys in the bullpen as well. Ohlendorf, Ramirez,Karstens, Rasner, Humberto Sanchez, Igawa, Wright, and Cox give the Yankees enough bullpen arms to find 4 quality guys. Let Kennedy start in Scranton and give Moose the shot he deserves.

good for the yankees, this gives them so much leverage with Santana and the twins. now its a luxury to get Santana and not really a necessary course of action. im sure this deal has been in place for a few days if not a week, they just probably wanted to wait until today, i dont think its a coincidence they announced it on the day of the Santana deadline

It sounds as though I have been in the minority but trading Cabrera has never been a priority for me. Watching either Damon or Matsui play CF is painful and neither has a quality arm. With Tabata and Jackson still 2-3 years away from contributing I'd like to see the Yankees now stand pat or propose Kennedy, Jackson and Horne for Haren. We don't need to trade away the farm for Santana and maybe signing a veteran to a 1 or 2 year deal makes more sense right now.

Anyone considering this. How about we back off on Santana and try a trade for Bedard? We may be able to move kennedy,cabrera, horne and another prospect. Then we would have a rotation of Bedard, Wang, Pettitte, Joba, Hughes and Moose. That is championship quality.

According to ESPN Bedard is 4 days younger then Santana

Bedard and Kazmir are out of the question.

Why?

Because neither the Rays or the Orioles will trade their aces to a division rival. Not unless they fleece the farm.

Especially since Angelos hates the Yankees.

Haren's ERA jumps closer to 4 than it is to 3 when it's park adjusted.

It's Santana or bust, unless Cashman pulls something out of thin air for Sheets or some other random pitcher.

As long as they don't give up 2 of the big 3, they're ok.

More high ceiling power arms are coming :D: Kontos, McAllister, Betances to name some.

I'm still confused can the Yankees sign Vizcaino?

They already have signed 3 type A's so are their hands tied or is there an exception for resigning your own players. And if they can sign him why havent they?