Pettitte Unhappy With Negotiations

Ken Davidoff of Newsday is reporting that Andy Pettitte is unhappy about how negotiations have transpired with the Yankees and may be re-thinking returning to the Houston Astros. Negotiations are still on going though as both sides seem to want to come to a resolution.

Pettitte's issues are three fold, and not unexpected:

1. Show me some appreciation. Sorry, Andy this worked last time, as so eloquently illustrated by Mrs. MM yesterday, but doesn't fly this time.

2. The Yankees aren't hurting for more based on the contracts recently handed out. It's a valid point, bu that's not the reason for the cut.

3. He thinks his 2008 season was not as bad as the Yankees are making it out to be. You get props for pitching while hurt, but you were pretty mediocre overall.

Davidoff also confirms that the Yankees are looking to deal Xavier Nady, to lower salary.Nady has one year remaining prior to free agency. To us it makes no sense to trade him. Play him, offer him arbitration after the season, and get the draft pick(s). The Yankees have also gotten calls about Nick Swisher, but the 3 years left on his contract could make him a less desirable target.

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