New York Yankees News: Pettitte, A Prospect, The Rotation, And One Angry Mascot

A couple of Andy Pettitte-related links today, but I honestly believe these are both good reads.

Ian O'Connor details how Pettitte became a Yankee and stuck with the team.

Mike Sommer remembers Pettitte's Yankees career and says goodbye in his own special way.

Evan Abrams looks at the evolution of the Yankees rotation from 1996-2011.

EJ Fagan projects the 2011 minor league rotations. I love the look of both AA and AAA.

The Yankeeist looks at what to expect from Hector Noesi and Ivan Nova.

Bronx Baseball Daily profiles outfield prospect Melky Mesa.

The Yankees AAA affiliate's ex-mascot is suing the team for not paying him enough.

Questions of the week: Would you retire Joe Torre's number? Out of the prospects/players currently in the Yankees system, including the ML roster, which four players are most likely to make a new Core Four?

Stay tuned for another post from yours truly today.