Andy Pettitte News

Andy Pettitte, left, and Alex Rodriguez with the World Series trophy. At Yankee Stadium this year, everyone got exactly what they paid for.

With all the cards now on the table, and the trophy safe in Derek Jeter's arms, the overwhelming majority of fans are going to remember 2009 as the year Alex Rodriguez broke out in October, and call that the Reason they won.

Appleton's Gerry Davis, 56, was the crew chief umpire during the World Series. It was the fourth World Series for the 26-year veteran.

After beating the Phillies in the World Series, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, and Derek Jeter faced another challenge last night: dealing with David Letterman.

Not wanting the Phillies to go home empty handed, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a gift for their shortstop, the guy who predicted his team would win easily in the World Series.

Johnny Damon realizes his run with the Yankees very well may have come to an end after the parade.

In the November 2 issue of ESPN Magazine, they listed the statistical leaders in a handful of categories for the decade spanning from 2000-2009. Alex Rodriguez had the most home runs with 435 , Andy Pettitte had the most wins with 148 , Randy Johnson had the most strikeouts with 2,182 and Mariano Rivera had the most saves with 397.

Andy Pettitte throwing on three days' rest? Even with his postseason record, it seemed like a dicey proposition, especially after A.J. Burnett blew up in Game 5 of the World Series.

NEW YORK - Derek Jeter was one of the few who had been there before. One of the few who had ridden between those towering buildings, had seen the strips of paper dancing through the sky, had heard the buzz of more than a million screaming voices.

How many World Series titles does a manager have to win to be considered extraordinary? Four Corners Four views on today's issues , November 5, 2009 It's not a requirement Bill Shaikin , Los Angeles Times None.

It's never to early to look at the Yankees in 2010. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman talking with manager Joe Girardi during batting practice in preparation for game three tomorrow against the Philadelphia Phillies .

The last time Joe Girardi rode up the Canyon of Heroes was 10 years ago, following the Yankees' 25th World Series win in 1999.

It has been years since the city used actual ticker-tape to celebrate its World Series wins, but the experience was still authentic to the many thousands who crammed the sidewalks near Wall Street.

Damon Oppenheimer goes to scouting showcase events, college and high school games across North America.

NEW YORK - The father would have already been thinking of next year, of free agency and trades and scouting and payroll.

One of the great places to visit in this country is the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, not just because of the history of the game, but because the museum does a fantastic job of staying relevant with up-to-date exhibits.

Baseball, like time, waits for no man. The business side of the sport can often collide with the emotional side at the worst possible moment with teams making decisions about the future before the memories of the recent past have begun to yellow.

ANDY PETTITTE is like your favorite neighbor. He's there when you need him. He's the guy you want to hang with to watch the big game.

Ryan Howard went into the World Series as the toast of Philadelphia, a Sports Illustrated cover boy expected to continue the MVP-worthy swath he had cut through the first two rounds.

New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte talks to home plate umpire Joe West after pitching in the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov.