Yankees’ Pettitte to announce retirement

Posted February 3, 2011 1:35 pm.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte plans to announce his retirement Friday at a news conference at Yankee Stadium, a person familiar with the arrangements told The Associated Press.

The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because the news conference had not yet been announced.

Pettitte had been telling the team since the end of the season that it was likely he wouldn’t play in 2011. He became a free agent and has not attempted to negotiate a contract.

The 38-year-old left-hander is 240-138 with a 3.88 earned-run average in 16 major league seasons. He excelled in the post-season, setting a major league record for wins by going 19-10 with a 3.83 ERA.

Pettitte’s departure leaving a huge hole in the Yankees’ rotation, with no proven starters behind CC Sabathia, Phil Hughes and A.J. Burnett.

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