New Year in the New Year

Andy Pettitte has set a tentative deadline of January 1st to decide whether or not he wants to return next season.

"I'm realistic, and I realize that, come the first of the year, I won't be able to prepare myself the way I need to prepare myself for the season," Pettitte told Houston television station KRIV. " . . . I understand the work I need to do to get ready. I won't play if it means trying to short-cut getting ready for the season."

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Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?

One pitcher took a step closer today to re-joining the Yankees, while another is getting nearer to possibly leaving.

Roger Clemens threw 71 pitches off a mound in Tampa and is on schedule to throw for the Tampa Yankees on Friday night. "He was on the money," said Yankees minor leaguer James LaSala, who did the catching. "Great stuff. Great command."

Ron Villone's days with the organization may be drawing to a close. After not making the team out of Spring Training, Villone signed a minor league deal to play at Scranton. The deal included a clause that allows Villone to become a free agent if not called up by the Yankees by May 15.

Tonight's game is in doubt due to the weather. There's a 60-80% chance of showers between 6 and 8 pm, and then a 30% chance of T-storms the rest of the evening.

Update - Ron Villone was recalled from Scranton for tonight's game. To make room on the roster, Sean Henn was optioned down.

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