Pettitte to Start Season on DL

After Friday nights spring training loss to the Marlins, Yankees manager Joe Girardi announced that SP Andy Pettitte will start the 2008 season on the disable list.

From Yankees.com
"MIAMI -- Manager Joe Girardi announced after the Yankees' 5-3 loss to the Marlins on Friday that veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte would open the season on the disabled list but showed no ill effects from his recent back trouble in a Friday workout.
With a healthy effort on Sunday in a Minor League game in Tampa, Girardi said, Pettitte can solidify his spot in the starting rotation.

Girardi expects Pettitte to be ready to pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays next Saturday."


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