Pettitte On Track After Simulated Game

Earlier today Andy Pettitte threw a simulated game while the rest of the team played in spring training games. After today, he is one step closer to making his first start of spring training. Apparently in his 36 pitches he was extremely effective and made significant progress. Word is he did not allow a single hit, although he did get some easy scoring on a ball hit by minor leaguer Colin Curtis.

This is the same thing Pettitte did last year. He eased into throwing, and he said he likes breaking into it like this. A sad truth Yankee fans have to start facing is that Pettitte is getting older, and every year now he is going to have to decide between playing again or hanging up the spikes. Despite the aging, I truly believe that when Pettitte believes he does not have enough left in the tank to pitch successfully for the Yankees that he will hang ‘em up. He’s the type of guy who would want to leave the Bronx honorably, not trying to stretch out his career and make an extra buck. Later on I’ll be posting my projections for Pettitte this season, so stay tuned for that.

Excited for Pettitte to get out on the mound? Who isn’t!

Photo courtesy of Zimbio.com

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