Andy Pettitte hangs 'em up. Again.

[OrangeXtreme]

http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130920&content_id=61182470&oid=36019

 

[OrangeXtreme]

The entire statement from Andy Pettitte announcing his retirement at the end of the 2013 season:
“I’m announcing my retirement prior to the conclusion of our season because I want all of our fans to know now—while I’m still wearing this uniform—how grateful I am for their support throughout my career. I want to have the opportunity to tip my cap to them during these remaining days and thank them for making my time here with the Yankees so special.

“I’ve reached the point where I know that I’ve left everything I have out there on that field. The time is right. I’ve exhausted myself, mentally and physically, and that’s exactly how I want to leave this game.

“One of the things I struggled with in making this announcement now was doing anything to take away from Mariano’s day on Sunday. It is his day. He means so much to me, and has meant so much to my career that I would just hate to somehow take the attention away from him.”

http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf...ce_retirement_again_according_to_reports.html

 

[Marsh01]

Good for him. He always gives his best and will be missed. 46 will be in monument park very soon

 

[CaliCuse]

http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130920&content_id=61182470&oid=36019

This is an excellent and wise decision on Andy's part.He isn't getting better with gis advanced age for baseball players. Its time. Spending time with his wife and maybe traveling to watch his son pitch for the Yankee organization s worth his time now. He is a Yankee all-time great and deserves to go out in one piece with dignity.nThank you Andy Pettitte. Maybe coaching is something you may consider. I'm sure the Yankeesa will be interested at some point.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

My favorite player of all-time.

 

[longislandcuse]

Andy Pettitte has always been my favorite Yankee. Best wishes Andy, Yankee fans will never forget how clutch you were. Never a moment too big for this guy.

 

[mountaincuse]

Will miss the stare.

Thanks Andy

 

[Guy Fawkes]

Andy's Pettitte will forever be known for being a catchers best friend with the best pick off move in the history of baseball.

That said my favorite Yankees of this era will forever be Mo and Luis Sojo.