Yankees Pitcher Andy Pettitte Announces Retirement

This is a big loss for the Yankees.

Andy Pettitte, who has helped the Yankees make it to five World Series Championships, will be retiring from baseball.

Said Andy:

"I'm done with baseball. I'm going to not be pitching for the Yankees every fifth day anymore."

Pettitte’s wife said that this was a really tough decision for him, but that his heart isn’t in the right place to continue playing.

Pettitte continued:

"I am looking forward to this next chapter in my life. And right now I don't want it to be anything except hanging out with my family."

Baseball will miss him!

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