Pettitte's returning to the Bronx in '08It seems as though Andy Pettitte will be pitching for the Yankees after all in 2008. From the Houston Chronicle:

When reached by telephone this morning, Randy Hendricks, who was in route to Nashville for the start of baseball’s winter meetings today, confirmed that he has advised the Yankees that Pettitte will play for them in 2008.

“Many teammates have called urging Andy to return as well as manager Joe Girardi,” Hendricks said. “It’s well known that the Yankees have publicly stated that they were ready for Andy when Andy was ready.”

What does this mean for the Yankees in their pursuit of Johan Santana? Will it change their stance on him or will Hank Steinbrenner stick to his guns and pull the offer today?

Only time will tell the answers to those questions.