Dropped Third Strike

Consider the following scenario: Andy Pettite returns to New York to be a part of opening the new stadium in 2009 and to help the team get back to the playoffs after a disappointing season. And he’s even willing to take a pay cut, say $13.5 million or thereabouts. Only here’s the catch — he’s wearing blue and orange and helping open up CitiField. While it might seem a stretch to imagine Pettite adjusting to a brand new work environment, the Mets certainly have a need, and if the stories of Andy being piqued by the Yankees “low” offer (again $10,000,000 — sooo many zerooooes) are true, then how better to get back at the franchise than by signing with their crosstown rivals? Two snags: Andy may not be keen on the idea, and possibly more importantly: the Mets might not see Pettite as a player worth that kind of money. It’s a long shot, but it would be interesting to see.