Yanks sign Pettitte

The Yankees and lefty Andy Pettitte agreed today on a one-year deal worth $11.75 million. Granted he’s 37 years old, but that seems like a bargain for a guy who was the winning pitcher when the team clinched the AL East, ALDS, ALCS and WS this past year. Plus, he’s got one of the dirtiest pick-off moves of all time. I’m glad they made this deal, it’ll be great seeing Andy in pinstripes. I hope he goes out with number 28.

So the front half of the Yanks’ rotation in 2010 will be: CC, AJ and Pettitte. Wow. Imagine if they get Halladay…

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According to Mike Francesa, the Yanks admit they don’t know what they’re going to do with Joba. It hasn’t been decided yet whether he’ll be a starter or work out of the bullpen. That’s just great. Why would they make him a starter? He’s so nasty coming out of the ‘pen, it makes no sense to keep him in the rotation. I just hope they didn’t screw up his career.

Not sure if you heard, but the Yanks pulled off a three-team trade to acquire Curtis Granderson yesterday. I think it’s great they got a solid center fielder, but this leaves a lot of question marks.

• First, will they still bring back Damon and/or Matsui? It’s highly unlikely they bring back Matsui due to his bum knee, and Damon wants a four-year deal. But with the acquisition of Granderson they have more leverage with Damon in negotiations.
• Next, what happens to Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner? If they bring Damon back don’t be surprised to see either of these two mentioned in trade talks. Which is a shame because Gardner is such a weapon on the basepath and fun to watch.
• Finally, with the Yanks trying to trim their payroll next season do they still go after Halladay?