Freddy Garcia, someone who hasn’t played with Andy Pettitte, isn’t overjoyed by the signing:
Garcia, who unlike most of those around him in the clubhouse doesn’t have a history with Pettitte, was asked if he thought the signing was good for the team.
“I don’t know,” he said. “Ask the people. I guess.”
I understand why Garcia would be anxious. As the oldest of the remaining starters, you never know when he’ll decline to the point where he’s replaceable. Since he neither has a big contract nor a history with the organization, he’ll be the easiest to cut if Pettitte proves he can pitch again.
Hat tip, BBTF.