When I first heard the news that CC Sabathia had finally agreed to sign the contract offer the New York Yankees were making him my first thoughts were "Well it's about time, idiot." Not that I think that CC isn't intelligent or anything, but I just found it increasingly ridiculous that anybody could turn down that kind of money when nobody else was offering anything near as much. Throw in the state of the country's economy to the mix, and Sabathia seemed like an even bigger idiot.I mean, that size of a contract means that car companies will start calling CC when they need a handout.
Of course, then I heard that the deal Sabathia agreed to wasn't the original six-year offer worth $140 million that the Yankees had offered him weeks ago. No, apparently at some point during the late-night hours on Tuesday the Yankees felt the need to add another year and $20 million to the deal. Now that, my friends, is idiocy.
Why on Earth would the Yankees throw another year and $20 million on the offer when no other team had even come close to matching their original offer? I know that Sabathia had said in recent days that he wanted to be a Dodger, and that staying on the west coast was his preference, but no other offer was within $60 million of what the Yankees had been offering.
Did they really think Sabathia was going to leave that much money sitting on the table? Maybe they thought that the Brewers, Dodgers, and Giants would all pool their money together and make one huge offer to him and split him amongst the three teams next season.
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The Yankees did not make a bad move. They picked up Swisher who will play for about 5 million per year, and he should put up Giambi type numbers. The Yankees let Giambi go, and saved 22.6 million per year. Guess what Sabathia will make-22.6 million per year! In effect, Sabathia costs them 5 million per year. I think Cashman knows exactly what he is doing, and 1 more top tier pitcher puts them as a contender for the WS again. Phil Hughes, Ian Kennedy, Wang, Sabathia, and 1 more top line free agent such as Burnett , Sheets,or Lowe ( or even a John Garland # 4 starter type ) will certainly match up against any MLB staff. Add their bullpen- which is better than most, and the pitching is very much improved. ARod, Posada, Jeter, Damon, Matsui, Cano, and Swisher all had down years last year, and to rebound to average for their ability is a solid if not explosive offense. To find a productive center fielder would just be gravy. The Rays could find themselves as a 1 year wonder simply because NY and Boston will rebound with years more like we have seen in the past.
How does picking up a pitcher who weighs 300 lbs. to a 7 YEAR DEAL sound like a good idea. Do you really think hes going stay fit for 7 years, and be able to pitch in an environment like New York? Don't forget he originally never really wanted to come here in the first place, the "Prestigious and Classy" organization of the Yankees practically begged him to come here and play, the Yankees and their fans need to get off their high horse and stop thinking that its a privelage to play for the Yankees, no one feels that way anymore, this isn't the 1920's or 1930's.
I guess you are smarter than all the combined MLB GM's that agree that Sabathia is a quality pitcher. He was so "fat" he dominated the NL the second half of the season,was the ace of the Cleveland staff, had a bunch of teams trying to sign him-but you are smarter. The idiot GM's should speak to you before they make any moves. Do you really think all that money is guaranteed? Do you really think the Yankee's are not coveted as a place to play by most players? Of course having never seen Sabathia without his clothes on I'll have to defer to you as the "fat" comment is accurate. In the free agent market he was identified as the # 1 pitcher by about all of baseball. Your arguement is with them.
You're a moron.
"You think all the money is guaranteed?"
Uh, this isn't football, clownshoe, ALL the money is guaranteed. Pavano practically finished off his four year free money spree by not playing and receiving what felt more like royalties from being a Yankee, than actually performing. It's a privilege to be a Yankee? Really? The symbol of overspending, decadence, abuse of power, detached from reality outlooks on the enterprise as a whole? Really? Srsly, stfu, go smoke a cigar and listen to some Glen Miller while watching b&w of the Yankees in the 30's. The big market clubs are HORRIBLE for the sport in general, and the fanatics who worship these clubs are bar none the LAST people who should speak on issues such as integrity and sportsmanship. There are about 26 or 27 clubs who still do it the old fashioned way, groom talent, make key trades, not poach from some poor club's lineup for the best player available, overpay him astronomically, and proclaim yourselves world champions before the next season even begins. As for C.C.Pizzathia? That fat clown has floated under the radar most or all of his career, hell, the only reason he did so well the year before last is because clubs began to focus on how to beat Carmona, who you know, only won 19 f'n games. Last year, Sabathia the Hutt was losing his first six games or something, before becoming so so and feeling better that people were -wait for it- focusing on Cliff Lee, and not himself. He then goes on to put up astonishing numbers in the huge media outlet known as...MILWAUKEE, dun dun dun! where he gets the added k in facing pitchers, and playing ball in relative obscurity.
Welp C.C. got news for you Stay-Puft. Youre not in Kansas, er Milwaukee anymore, youll be in the dunghole known as New York, where fans boo players who hit 40 hrs a year, and demand to be handed WS trophies on the yearly, they ll light you up the minute you dont perform, and you will likely look forward to that 3 year clause, wishing you had been a Dodger the entire time.
Theres good news, though....they say depression helps with weight loss, and you are on the back nine of 30, so...
Ask Carl Pavano if the money is guaranteed.
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I think that just means that the Yankees were not going to take NO for an answer ! They followed Sabathia to his home,brouht along their TOKEN,Reggie Jackson,for back up,and probably would not leave his house until he agreed on their generous contract.it just goes to show that that all the Steinbrenners are spoiled brats,starting with Geirge and ending with his off spring.Why this team ownership is allowed to continue making it harder and harder for the have nots in small market areas is beyond me.
I was hoping beyond hope that somebody besides the Yankees would sign Sabathia,just to stick it to 'em,but the all mighty dollar wins again!