Monday, November 5, 2007

Pettitte Declines Option for 2008

Andy Pettitte declined his $16 million player option with the Yankees, making him a free agent. The following statement was made by Pettitte's agent Randy Hendricks:

"I have spoken with Brian Cashman, who has reiterated what Hank Steinbrenner said about the Yankees wanting to give Andy all the time he needs to decide about next season," Pettitte's agent, Randy Hendricks, said Monday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. "Accordingly, we are declining to exercise the option for 2008 and Andy will declare free agency in order to free up a roster spot for the Yankees."

"If Andy decides to play, I am confident we can reach an agreement with the Yankees within 24 hours. The only options, as Andy has stated, are the Yankees or retirement. He appreciates the Yankees' willingness to give him the time he feels he needs. I do not expect him to make a decision for quite some time."


Things still look ok on the Yankees front, lets just hope Pettitte doesn't take too long to make up his mind. If he waits until mid-December to decide and opts out, it could leave the Yankees without many options. As things stand now, the Yankees are looking at a rotation of Wang, Hughes, Chamberlain, Mussina, Kennedy.

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