The Yankees claimed Andy Pettitte was their No. 1 offseason priority. And they have put their money where that statement is at while continuing to monitor the Roy Halladay market.From what I've read Pettitte made around $12 million this year with incentives. If that's the deal (one-year for $12 MM) Pettitte turned down then he's either going to retire, still considering retirement, or his agents are overvaluing his services. Considering how badly the Yankees need him, the latter would be a smart move.
Pettitte was the first and only player the Yankees have made an offer to since the World Series ended, The Post has learned. The proposal was for one year in what was believed to be the $10 million range or about what Pettitte made in 2009 between base salary and bonuses.
The initial offer was not accepted, but an NL official who had spoken to an involved party insisted the deal will get done, and privately the Yankees believe Pettitte wants to pitch in The Bronx in 2010.
Let's say you're Brian Cashman, would you go above $12 million for one-year for Pettitte?
