Usually, when one thinks of a podium in the Bronx, it’s there to say hello to a new million dollar acquisition. This time, however, the media hordes were assembled to say goodbye to one of the team’s all-time greats. That’s why, as Andy Pettitte answered questions about his decision to retire, the proceedings took on […]
Archive for February 4th, 2011
When to Say When? A Look at How Other Yankees’ Legends Have Said Goodbye
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Benefit of the Doubt: Pettitte’s HGH Admission Should Be No More than Footnote to a Great Career
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged Andy Pettitte on February 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Glowing tributes were the initial reactions to Andy Pettitte’s retirement, but since then a deeper look into his admitted use of HGH has begun to emerge (and Larry’s examination at IIATMS is not surprisingly one of the most thorough). Some have questioned why Pettitte has been given the benefit of the doubt regarding his admission, […]