The deadline came and went on Monday night without the Yankees offering arbitration to any of their free agents. The decision could immediately impact the futures of pitcher Andy Pettitte and right-fielder Bobby Abreu. "We certainly have been going through this process for quite some time," GM Brian Cashman said. "First and foremost, unlike in past years, we're ... in a position to be able to sign these players as we move forward. That's the most important thing."