Andy Petitte Retires a Winner

++Andy Petitte pitched his last game--a complete game over the Astros. He ended his 18-year career without posting a losing season. Adios, Andy.

++On Thursday, Mariano Rivera pitched in relief of Pettite at Yankee Stadium, his last appearance at home. Having set four men down in order,Derek Jeter and Andy Petitte made their way to the mound and Jeter told Rivera, "It's time to go". You can access videos of this moment. A sell-out crowd gave Rivera a four minute standing ovation. After the game ended, you could see Rivera at the pitcher's mound prying up the rubber to take as a keepsake. It was a nice moment and the way the Yankees handled his retirement was classy. Rivera had asked before his retirement whether he could play an inning in centerfield since he always wanted to be Mickey Mantle. Plans were being made for him to do just that in yesterday's game but Petitte didn't need Rivera, who would have entered the game an inning early.

++Congrats to the Pirates, the Oakland A's, Detroit, St. Louis. Boo, Braves.