Andy Pettitte
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Pettitte was nearly dealt to Phils in '99...that (a trade) would uproot our whole world," Pettitte said. "That was a tough time for my family - I had brought my wife to New York (from the Houston area), away from her family. That unknown was really scary for us." Who do you think the... In this article: Andy Pettitte, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Adam Eaton, Reggie Taylor, Mel Stottlemyre, George Steinbrenner, and Johnny Damon |
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The Japan Times: All Stories | November 04, 2009
Past becomes present as Pettitte takes on Pedro
...win from ecstasy. Still chasing that elusive 27th championship, New York turns to Pettitte once again in Game 6 on Wednesday night, hoping he can pitch his team past the Philadelphia Phillies on only three days' rest. "Me and Derek were...
In this article: Tampa Bay Rays, Pedro Martinez, Andrew Friedman, Philadelphia Phillies, Yankees, NEW YORK, Game 6, Shane Victorino, and Charlie Manuel
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The LoHud Yankees Blog | November 10, 2009
Houston unlikely for Pettitte
...Andy Pettitte has signed one contract with a team other than the Yankees. He went home to play for Houston in 2003, then he returned to New York three years later. Now that Pettitte is a free agent again, a second homecoming seems...
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Boston Globe | November 04, 2009
Pettitte helps Jeter, Rivera and Posada to title
...Phillies Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) NEW YORK-Jorge Posada tapped Andy Pettitte on the chest when it was time to leave. Derek Jeter watched from the mound, knowing exactly what it meant. Along with...
In this article: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, New York, World Series, Game 6, Lou Gehrig, and Philadelphia Phillies
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | November 04, 2009
Yankees win World Series title
...across the street. New York became the first World Series champion since Minnesota in 2001 to use only a three-man starting rotation of pitchers, including 2008 free agent signees Pettitte, CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett. Yankee slugger Alex...
In this article: New York Yankees, World Series, Phillies, National League, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, New York, and Philadelphia
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Arizona Daily Star | November 05, 2009
Yanks' thoughts already turning to title No. 28
...free agent starting pitcher. New York used just three starting pitchers throughout the postseason - Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Pettitte - deciding not to take a chance on starting Joba Chamberlain or Chad Gaudin. New York became the first...
In this article: Yankees, Johnny Damon, Chad Tracy, Matt Holliday, Joe Girardi, C.C. Sabathia, World Series, Jeremy Hermida, and John Lackey
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Andrew Eugene Pettitte aka The Legend (born June 15, 1972, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American left-handed starting pitcher for the New York Yankees.
In his major league career, he played for the Yankees from 1995–2003. He then signed with the Houston Astros, and played for them from 2004 through 2006. In 2007, Pettitte rejoined the Yankees. He won four championships as a Yankee, and made the playoffs every year except for 2006 and 2008.
Through 2008, Pettitte is 10th among active major league players in win-loss percentage (.629); 8th in wins (215); and 10th in strikeouts (2,002). He is also one of only three players that have pitched so far in the 2009 season with at least 200 wins, 2,000 strikeouts, and a winning percentage at or above .600. The others are Randy Johnson and Pedro Martínez .
- Birth Date:
- June 15, 1972
- Number:
- 46
- Position:
- Starting pitcher
- Bats:
- Left
- Debut Date:
- 1995
- Debut team:
- New York Yankees
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