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If a "gun to the head" decision had to be made today, it looks like Andy Pettitte would choose retirement. In his conference call yesterday, Jorge Posada mentioned that he has been speaking with Pettitte once a week and got the impression that Pettitte was indeed leaning towards hanging it up. Pettitte's father Tom, has further confirmed that evaluation.

“He’s so torn right now,” Tom Pettitte said. “Everybody knows that he was done last year and he didn’t want to play because he wanted to be with his kids. That’s what this is all about. He’s not looking for more money or anything.”

“When I talk to him, I don’t even ask him about baseball,” Tom Pettitte said. “When he’s with me, he’s looking for a place to release. He doesn’t want to talk about baseball.”

“I guess if he hadn’t had as much success as he’s had or accomplished as much as he’s accomplished, I don’t know, it might be different,” Tom Pettitte said. “He’s pretty much accomplished everything he wanted to.”

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A source close to the Johan Santana situation says that neither the Red Sox or Yankees current offers are good enough to land the lefty. The Twins more "ready for prime time" impact players, rather than prospects that will still take more time. The Yankees offer is thought to be Ian Kennedy, Melky Cabrera, and a prospect. Source

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The Denver Post is reporting that the Yankees are close to signing Mark Loretta as a utility infielder. The Rockies were hoping to ink Loretta to a deal as their starting 2nd Baseman. Source