Pettitte, Yankees agree at $11.75 million

[December 10, 2009]  NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Pettitte is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing to an $11.75 million, one-year contract.

The deal Wednesday represents a raise for the 37-year-old left-hander, who made $10.5 million last season and helped the Yankees win their 27th World Series title.

Pettitte became the first pitcher to start and win the clincher in all three postseason rounds. After beating Minnesota and the Los Angeles Angels in the AL playoffs, he defeated the Philadelphia Phillies on three days' rest in the sixth and final game of the World Series, earning his fifth championship ring.

Pettitte was 14-8 with a 4.16 ERA in 32 regular-season starts, and 4-0 with a 3.52 ERA in five postseason starts. His 18 postseason victories are a major league record.

[Associated Press; By RONALD BLUM]

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