Andy Pettitte's Yankees role debunks narrative of Jorge Posada, Core Four being shut out

Former New York Yankees World Series champion catcher Jorge Posada made headlines on Tuesday after his appearance on The New York Post's "The Show" podcast went live. When asked if he would ever consider helping the team, Posada claimed that the Yankees don't make him feel welcome and that they don't want him around.

There has been plenty of criticism drawn from ex-Yankees players following the team's exit in the ALDS round this year. Former ace and World Series champion CC Sabathia even went as far as to say the Yankees no longer set the standard of winning because they don't have their franchise legends around the club anymore.

All of that being said, the narrative that the "Core Four" is being completely shut out by the Yankees isn't accurate. And the proof of this stems from former starter and five-time World Series champion Andy Pettitte's role with the organization.

Pettitte's role with the Yankees debunks recent claims from ex-players

Pettitte, who pitched for the Yankees from 1995-2003, 2007-2010 and 2012-2013, rejoined the Yankees as an advisor coach in July of 2023. He now officially serves as a special assistant to Yankees GM Brian Cashman.

As reported by Brendan Kuty of The Athletic in late September, Pettitte is also a mentor to Yankees ace and AL Cy Young front-runner Cam Schlittler. The two remain in close and constant contact throughout the season, and Pettitte attends some Yankee games, where he will give advice during Schlittler's starts.

Schlittler isn't the only Yankees pitcher that Pettitte lends advice to when he is around the team. When Pettitte isn't at his home in Texas, he will often be at Yankee Stadium having conversations with the club's pitchers and pitching coaches around the bullpen, dugout and clubhouse.

Pettitte was also seen throwing batting practice to the Yankees before Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series against the AL East rival Boston Red Sox last month. So, it's safe to say that at least one member of the "Core Four" is involved and around the Yankees in Pettitte.

While Pettitte has a specified role with the Yankees, that doesn't mean the organization can't lean on more of their former players like they used to do in the past. Pettitte clearly brings a positive presence to the team and organization. Why not do more of that? But to say they don't have any former players around the team anymore would be inaccurate.

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