Looks like the Yanks have finally landed the big- and I mean, BIG fish on the free agent pitching market. Brian Cashman’s quest to land the big fella had him following Sabathia from Las Vegas to California like a puppy dog chasing his tail. It only took a month from the date of the original offer plus an additional year on the contract and an extra $20 million for C.C. to decide to come to the Big Apple.
Several reports indicate that Sabathia has an “opt-out” clause after three years and $ 69 million. Doesn’t that say something about his desire to come and stay here in NY?
The former Cy Young winner has numbers that immediately make him the “Ace” of the Yanks’ staff. Here is a quick breakdown of his numbers in his 8 year career:
His regular season stats should make Yankee fans happy:
117 wins and 73 losses with a 3.66 ERA in 254 games started.
But the Post-season, where the real “money” players show up, it’s a different story:
In 5 post season appearances his numbers are far from “Ace like”
With a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 7.92, Yankee brass and fans alike have to be a little concerned whether or not CC can keep his lunch down in a big spot. In 2007, the year he won the Cy Young, Sabathia went 0-2 with 10.45 ERA in 10.1 innings against the rival Red Sox in the ALCS.
Granted, now that the Sox are “Manny-less” the tide may change but if history is at all an indicator of future performance then odds are that “opt out” clause will be exercised.
So Merry Christmas to all Yankee fans- you got your C. C. under the tree. Let’s hope you are not “re-gifting” him in a couple of years for a couple of prospects
- Steve
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