Andy skips start, mild tendinitis

VinnyTheMick · Post #1 » by **VinnyTheMick** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:21 pm

Andy Pettitte has what the Yankees are describing as mild tendinitis outside his elbow and will not start today.

Pettitte, Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman all say that the lefty will make his next start and will be ready for the regular season.

Back in a few minutes with some quotes and audio.

UPDATE, 11:20 a.m.: Pettitte felt the pain during his bullpen session on Sunday. Girardi didn

Pharmcat · Post #2 » by **Pharmcat** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:33 pm

not concerned

VinnyTheMick · Post #3 » by **VinnyTheMick** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:07 pm

The Kandi Man Rocks wrote:not concerned

The only reason I am is because he is already behind in his workouts. Although, I wouldn't be surprised in the least if this is just a way for Girardi to retaliate for Cervelli without having to worry about losing someone from the rotation (suspension).

JD76ers · Post #4 » by **JD76ers** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:07 pm

Heath Phillips, getting the start in place of Andy Pettitte, was ejected in the first inning of Wednesday's game after hitting a batter.

The umpiring crew was obviously alerted that there could be some hijinks today with the Yankees still upset about the Elliot Johnson-Francisco Cervelli collision on Saturday. It seems unlikely that Phillips was really throwing at a batter.