How could Andy possibly justify rejecting a 1 year $10 million offer. Let's just forget all that "I want to be a Yankee, money's not an issue" talk for a second.
Last year Andy had a 4.54 ERA, pitched 204 innings, went 14-14, with a BAA of .290, and a WHIP of 1.41 and an ERA+ of 98. This would make him a number 3 or 4 starter, , while making $16 million a year.
Let's compare him to some other pitchers last year.
Paul Byrd- ERA 4.60, 180 innings , 11-12, BAA .287, WHIP 1.32, ERA+ 98. Salary $7.5 million.
Tim Wakefield- ERA 4.13, 181 innings, 10-11, BAA .228, WHIP 1.18, ERA+112. Salary $4 million.
Brett Myers- ERA 4.55, 190 innings, 10-13, BAA, .267, WHIP 1.38, ERA+ 96. Salary $8.5 million.
The Yankees came out and said they believed Andy was about an $8 million pitcher, but offered him $10 mil because they loved Andy and wanted him back. That seems right about what he's worth.
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