Pettitte: It's Up To The Pitchers

From the AP:

"I feel like this team is going to win if we pitch well, whether Alex is here or not, to tell you the truth," the left-hander said. "Everybody's lineup is so good. It's tough to pitch in this division. I think we're going to win because, hopefully, we outpitch the other people.

"We were banged up last year at the beginning of the season. So we need to find a way to get it done," Pettitte said. "Hopefully, we can get everybody going as far as the rotation and we pitch well.

"We know Alex is going to drive in a lot of runs, but that production might not be there. We'll just have to pitch a little bit better."

He's right. I kinda said the same thing this morning, and Jeter said the same thing a few days ago, if they pitch they'll win. But it's still good to hear it from one of the pitchers. He may not be the best pitcher on the staff, but they need a veteran leader, and I think Pettitte is that guy. It's was one of the main reasons I wanted him to come back.