11-15-2002, 08:16 AM
Quote:Andy is staying
Not Necessarily.
There is some concern about his elbow as well as his overall durability. With Clemens (he will resign), Hitchcock, Weaver, Mussina, and Wells, they would have enough starters without him. It all depends on if they resign Clemens.
Right now all they did was pick up his option. He still might be traded for something they need, like a strong setup man who can close if Rivera gets hurt again. Remember Stanton & Mendoza are both free agents. If one walks they will need a replacement. It would be easier to trade Petite than almost all of the above because:
a) he has a year left on his deal (the option)
b) he is young enough that another team may feel it has a shot of signing him to a longer deal before that one expires.