On the day the Yankees made Jorge Posada's four-year, $52.4 million contract official, the All-Star catcher didn't paint a positive picture about Andy Pettitte returning to The Bronx. Posada has been talking to Pettitte regularly and while Pettitte's agent said two weeks ago that Pettitte would have a decision on whether he pitches or not next year in December, Posada said it could be longer. ?Right now he is leaning toward retirement," Posada said of Pettitte, who had a players' option for $16 million but opted for free agency. It's believed Pettitte's choices are pitching for the Yankees or retiring. ?But he wants to play. Hopefully we will see him around February. He will make his decision in January."