Yankees Offseason Notes: Andy Pettitte returns in 2013
The Yankees rotation looks less and less uncertain with the signing of Andy Pettitte. Over an hour ago, the Yankees signed Pettitte to a 1 year, $12 Million contract which also includes a $2.5 Million awards bonus meaning that Pettitte could earn up to that much should he win awards in the 2013 season. To make room for Pettitte, the Yankees designated catcher Eli Whiteside for assignment even though the Yankees signed him to a 1 year contract to avoid arbitration earlier this week. The Yankees next order of business? Signing the greatest closer in all of baseball, Mariano Rivera.
In Other News
– Yesterday, Russell Martin revealed that he wanted a 4 year deal for $9-$10 Million per year, and the team that could give Martin what he wants is the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates (along with the Yankees) are one of the front runners for Martin and it could all come down to what happens in the Winter Meetings next week. Come on Pirates, we gave you A.J Burnett. That should be enough.
– Yankees reserve shortstop Eduardo Nunez joined Twitter today, so if you want to follow him you can do so here.
Posted on November 28, 2012, in Hot Stove, Misc. News and tagged Andy Pettitte, Eduardo Nunez, Eli Whiteside, Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees, Russell Martin. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
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LIFE IS TIMING…re: Eli Whiteside, catcher, designated for assignment today. For signing with the Yankees last week….he gets 200K guaranteed, from that contract!….like hitting the lotto! So much for the budget, sign Hamilton.
This Gets Even Better!……the house keeper with Derek Jeter, Sylvia Montoya. Do you know who she is?…………..Coco Crisp’s aunt!