Torre Comments on Pettitte to LA

From Ken Davidoff (Newsday):

“I talked to Andy,” Torre said. “His agent had called the Dodgers to find out about interest, and that’s when I called him. I had talked to Andy much earlier, asking him to come to my (Safe at Home) Foundation dinner. He was always married to the Yankees, the excitement playing for the Yankees.

“I called him only because his agent called (Dodgers’ GM) Ned (Colletti). I certainly would’ve kicked myself (if I hadn’t called). He never said no to anything, but just from talking to him, I know the Yankees are his first choice. I wasn’t about to talk him out it, knowing Andy like I do.”

Pettitte’s agents are clearly posturing in order to keep his salary around the $16 million mark. I don’t think it’ll end up that high, as the $10 million will likely be bargained up to $13 million (at most).