Published 10/7/2008
by Ken Rosenthal
at Bleacher Report - MLB
The Brewers' season is over. 15 days after the end of the World Series, the free-agent market opens and the CC Sabathia sweepstakes begin.
The early line:
Yankees, 5-2: Will not be outbid. Their problem will be convincing Sabathia to return to the American League and play in the Bronx, when he could get his $150 million to $200 million elsewhere.
Angels, 4-1: Lots of ways the Angels can go this offseason, but one way or another, they need to sign at least one starting pitcher. John Lackey is a free agent after next season.
Mets, 6-1: Sabathia and Johan Santana might cost a combined $50 million per season, and the Mets still would need a closer. So? The Mets, like the Yankees, are opening a new ballpark, and signing Sabathia would help reduce the stench around their team.
Dodgers, 8-1: Forfeited the inside track by failing to trade for Sabathia in July. No chance owner Frank McCourt signs both Sabathia and Manny Ramirez. He might not sign either.
Red Sox, 4-1: The Sox control ...
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