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Emotional Andy Pettitte says thanks as New York Yankees retire his No 46 shirt, New York Yankees
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Andy Pettitte To Retire: 10 Reasons He Will Pull a Roger Clemens and Return, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Andy Pettitte returns to New York Yankees in an advisory role
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Pettitte Takes Loss in Return to Mound - The New York Times
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Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte to retire at end of season, New York Yankees
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Pettitte's return to Yankees spoiled by Mariners
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YANKEES: Andy Pettitte loses to Mariners in return
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Pettitte deserves plenty of praise
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Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte to retire
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Andy Pettitte embraces new role as New York Yankees' adviser - ESPN
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An ode to Andy Pettitte - Beyond the Box Score
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Andy Pettitte says returning to Yankees after retirement leaves him 'embarrassed'