Andy Pettitte...what do you think? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

TOBTTReds · 10-08-2006, 08:52 PM

I haven't noticed much talk about Pettitte. Is there any idea of what he is thinking? Is he going back to the 'Stros?

He might be too expensive for our own good, based on his past success. I would love to have him, but I'm guessing he would be pricey and might want a longer deal than I would give him because he is winding down. He is 34.

4.20 ERA, 214 ip, 238 h, 178 k - This year
2.39 ERA, 222 ip, 188 h, 171 k - Last year

Highlifeman21 · 10-08-2006, 10:23 PM

My early thoughts would be his durability. Sure, he pitched 436 IP in the past two years, but I definitely remember him having DL stints each season. Not to mention that I doubt he'll pitch if Roger Clemens retires. And then there's always the fact that he is 34 and will probably want a king's ransom. Besides that, sure, let's go get him.

If he were 4 years younger, I'd say this is a no brainer.

BrooklynRedz · 10-08-2006, 10:40 PM

Andy's wife says he's not allowed.

Chip R · 10-08-2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooklynRedz

Andy's wife says he's not allowed.

To think?

I wold guess he stays. HOU isn't shy about throwing money around so they will probably overpay him to stay there. Besides, I'm guessing Clemens' limbo status will give him an advantage in negotiations. Without him, all they have is Oswalt.

TeamBoone · 10-09-2006, 12:58 AM

Andy didn't do well this year. For the salary he gets, I wouldn't want to see him in a Reds uni.

TOBTTReds · 10-09-2006, 02:32 PM

Could he be destined for the Yankees...again?

redsfan4445 · 10-09-2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AvesIce51

Could he be destined for the Yankees...again?

that was the rumour about a month ago. Andy would rejoin the Yankees and retire a yankee after one season.. i read it in a NY paper. so who knows!!

MartyFan · 10-10-2006, 02:51 AM

Pass

The_jbh · 10-12-2006, 03:08 PM

He went to houston because he is a houston native... he wont be leaving the stros... he'd probably take less money to stay in fact

Always Red · 10-12-2006, 03:51 PM

Quite honestly, I don't think Pettite has a passion to play much more baseball.

And I'd for sure rather not overpay for some old guy like Pettite or Mussina (that's pretty funny, since I'm 10 years their senior, but it's all relative!)

flyer85 · 10-12-2006, 04:10 PM

2004 he pitched 83 innings.

For the amount of money it would take to sign him he is unlikely to be a good investment.

10-08-2006, 08:52 PM	#1
TOBTTReds Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,673	Andy Pettitte...what do you think? I haven't noticed much talk about Pettitte. Is there any idea of what he is thinking? Is he going back to the 'Stros? He might be too expensive for our own good, based on his past success. I would love to have him, but I'm guessing he would be pricey and might want a longer deal than I would give him because he is winding down. He is 34. 4.20 ERA, 214 ip, 238 h, 178 k - This year 2.39 ERA, 222 ip, 188 h, 171 k - Last year

10-08-2006, 10:23 PM	#2
Highlifeman21 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol, just around the corner from ESPN Posts: 8,694	Re: Andy Pettitte...what do you think? My early thoughts would be his durability. Sure, he pitched 436 IP in the past two years, but I definitely remember him having DL stints each season. Not to mention that I doubt he'll pitch if Roger Clemens retires. And then there's always the fact that he is 34 and will probably want a king's ransom. Besides that, sure, let's go get him. If he were 4 years younger, I'd say this is a no brainer.

10-08-2006, 10:40 PM	#3
BrooklynRedz Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 767	Re: Andy Pettitte...what do you think? Andy's wife says he's not allowed.

10-09-2006, 12:58 AM	#5
TeamBoone "Let's Roll" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 12,821	Re: Andy Pettitte...what do you think? Andy didn't do well this year. For the salary he gets, I wouldn't want to see him in a Reds uni. __________________ "Enjoy this Reds fans, you are watching a legend grow up before your very eyes" ... DoogMinAmo on Adam Dunn

10-09-2006, 02:32 PM	#6
TOBTTReds Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,673	Re: Andy Pettitte...what do you think? Could he be destined for the Yankees...again?

10-10-2006, 02:51 AM	#8
MartyFan You're soaking in it! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,335	Re: Andy Pettitte...what do you think? Pass __________________ "Sometimes, it's not the sexiest moves that put you over the top," Krivsky said. "It's a series of transactions that help you get there."

10-12-2006, 03:08 PM	#9
The_jbh Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 947	Re: Andy Pettitte...what do you think? He went to houston because he is a houston native... he wont be leaving the stros... he'd probably take less money to stay in fact

10-12-2006, 03:51 PM	#10
Always Red nothing more than a fan Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,004	Re: Andy Pettitte...what do you think? Quite honestly, I don't think Pettite has a passion to play much more baseball. And I'd for sure rather not overpay for some old guy like Pettite or Mussina (that's pretty funny, since I'm 10 years their senior, but it's all relative!) Last edited by Always Red; 10-12-2006 at 04:11 PM.

10-12-2006, 04:10 PM	#11
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: Andy Pettitte...what do you think? 2004 he pitched 83 innings. For the amount of money it would take to sign him he is unlikely to be a good investment. __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

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