Yankees' Andy Pettitte retires

[apples]

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=6089859&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

NEW YORK -- Andy Pettitte announced his retirement at Yankee Stadium, saying he no longer has the "hunger" to pitch another season.

With wife Laura sitting at his side, Pettitte said Friday he had conflicting feelings about leaving the game. He said "it was an easy decision, but it wasn't an easy decision." As recently as two weeks ago, he thought he would return for another season.

The 38-year-old left-hander said at a news conference that his body was in shape to pitch but "my heart's not where it needs to be."

"It just didn't feel right for me anymore," he said. "I didn't have the hunger, the drive I felt like I needed."

Love him or hate him (Yankee) he was a good player.

[JohnBrowdie]

happy retirement, mr. petitte.  has he done anything to evoke the ire of the sporting community?  well, other than being a yankee for a long time?

[Miss Mia]

happy retirement, mr. petitte.  has he done anything to evoke the ire of the sporting community?  well, other than being a yankee for a long time?

You've answered your own question.   

[JohnBrowdie]

You've answered your own question.   

I thought that may have been it.