Pettitte of Not!

     Ever since Joe Torre signed his $13M deal with the Dodgers, there have been Yankee players that don't have the same enthusiasm, as they have in the past, to wear the pinstripes next season.  Veteran Left-Handed Pitcher Andy Pettitte recently opted out of his contract, worth $16M, for 2008.

     Before announcing his free agency, Pettitte stated, "If I play baseball in 2008, it would only be for the Yankees."  He continues to say, "If I don't play for the Yankees, I will retire.  Pettitte has been a very instrumental role in the Yankees most recent championships.

     Now, the Yankees need to decide who they should sign to fill the vaccant spot in the starting rotation.  I fear that with Pettitte leaving it's a recipe for disaster.  I hope he reconsiders, because he means so much to all New York Yankee fans and it's dificult to find a player that even comes close to the athleticism  and sportsmanship of Pettitte.  With all of the money that the team is saving on A-Rod opting out, they better not settle for anything less than the best.... Pettitte.