Yanks Still Want Pettitte

Despite numerous reports saying that Andy Pettitte had "waited too long" and the Yankees were just going to go with Phil Hughes as their 5th starter, the Yankees still want Pettitte. In fact, a deal is expected to be completed perhaps as early as next week. Apparently, someone in the Yankees organization was just telling everyone that as a scare tactic as they new that Pettitte badly wanted to pitch in New York and at the New Yankee Stadium. A person in regular contact with the Yankees organization said that, "they just want him at their price, that's the bottom line." Pettitte, 36, had a 4.54 in 33 starts this year going 14-14 with 158 Ks which led the Yankees. Also, his 2.9 K/BB and strong groundball rate, indicate that he's capable of a bounce-back season. If he returns, he would probably be the #4 starter, pitching in front of Joba Chamberlain.