As first reported by Michael Kay and since confirmed by Jack Curry, Andy Pettitte has decided to retire and will not come back to save the Yankee rotation in 2011.
Andy is reportedly on his way to NY today to meet with team officials and will make the official announcement of his retirement tomorrow. While this is obviously a blow to the team, there can't be any resentment toward Andy from anybody for this decision. Nick Swisher said it best:
“I can’t say enough great things about that guy. To play that long and continue to put those numbers up year in and year out. We’d love to have him back. But if he decided to ride off into the sunset, he’s definitely earned that.”
I will always have a special place in the Yankee-reserved section of my heart for Andy. He was the first pitcher I really followed as I became old enough to understand and appreciate baseball, and it's a shame I won't be able to watch him take the hill one more time.
Congratulations on a great career, Andy. You'll always be remembered by Yankee fans, especially this one, as one of the greats.
** UPDATE- 2:45PM- Here's a link to the official press release from the Yankees (via LoHud), confirming what we all already know. Now I'm sad. **
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