Hurry up, Andy

From Bryan Hoch (MLB):

“It’s a long season and we’re in the American League East, which is by far the toughest division in the game,” Cashman said. “I think if we can add one more piece to that rotation, it would be beneficial. But it doesn’t absolutely have to go that way.”

The Yankees clearly want Pettitte to hop on board and while the ball is in his court, the slumping economy gives the Yankees a distinct bargaining advantage. Pettitte’s agents have warned him against accepting a hefty pay-cut, although I doubt you’ll find many teams who are amenable to spending $11-16 million on Pettitte, whether he’s worth it or not (we’re still waiting to find out who that supposed 3-year, $36 million offer is from). Even Derek Lowe, the durable righty, is getting low balled in today’s market by the pitching starved Mets (they offered $12 per).