Sabathia Open To All Teams
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... All kinds of quotes from C.C. Sabathia this evening, as the Brewers were eliminated by the Phillies. Sources: MLB.com, the AP, and SI.com's Jon Heyman.
Sabathia will consider all interested teams, and isn't focused on California:
All those who say I only want to go back to California to play, that's not true.
He won't be touring the country, and doesn't want the process to drag out:
I want to get it done pretty quick. I try to be as less free as possible. All that is is stress, having it ...
Sabathia not limiting free agent destinations
Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog —
CC Sabathia made it known today that he is not just focusing on one place to land this off-season. From SI's Jon Heyman: Sabathia took a swipe at the conventional wisdom that says he much preferred to go home to California to play. "All those who say I only want to go back to California to play, that's not true,'' Sabathia said. He said he loved batting but wouldn't go so far as to say that that preference would eliminate American League teams. "I'll play anywhere,'' he said.Buckle up. The bidding for his services will ...
Sabathia: "I'll play anywhere"
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
From Jon Heyman (hat tip to Scott Proctor's Arm): Sabathia, 28, had only positive words for Milwaukee. "I'd be lying if I didn't say it was one of the better times in my life and my career,'' he said. "I enjoyed my time here and we accomplished a lot.'' He also complimented interim manager Dale Sveum, pitching coach Mike Maddux and many of his Brewers teammates. But Sabathia also said, "I'll play anywhere,'' and kept the Yankees in play, saying of New York, "I enjoy that city. They've got a brand new stadium. We'll have to see what happens.'' ...
CC's no fool
It's About The Money - A New York Yankees Blog —
... Buried at the bottom of this article about the Brewers wanting to make a serious play to keep Sabathia in Milwaukee, CC proves he's no fool by keeping the Yanks (and Mets, by proxy) in the game. Smart move, my man, smart move. ...
What Will CC Sabathia Get?
Sabernomics —
... has already started. And though the Brewers only brought in Sabathia in for a 2008 playoff run, the front office is open to the idea of retaining its ace. ...
Around the Yankees universe
New York Yankees Fan Blog —
All sorts of news and notes today regarding the Yankees, some fun, and some with a more business-like tone. We'll get right to 'em: Jon Heyman reports that the Brewers are considering trying to keep CC Sabathia . In regards to possibly playing for the Yankees, CC offered this response: "I'll play anywhere... I enjoy that city. They've got a brand new stadium. We'll have to see what happens... Coming to a new city showed me it's pretty much the same anywhere." It's the standard response for any potentially big-ticket free agent -- keep the Yankees in play, so you can land the ...
Monday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball —
... wrong. Bud Selig says it won't happen. In that last link, Selig also notes the huge attendance increases in Milwaukee and Tampa, and cautions clubs against raising ticket prices for 2009 in the face of a down economy.
So what now? Well, I guess we could start with another Sabathia Smorgasbord. Here's a photo of CC's final (pinch hitting) appearance as a Brewer in 2008. After the game, he left the door open for a 2009 return. Jon Heyman says the Brewers are preparing to make a run to re-sign him. It Is About The Money, Stupid thinks Sabathia is ...
Brewers considering keeping C.C.
yoonewverse —
They better if they ever want to see a sell-out again because there's no way I'd put a dime into Ben "Hospital" Sheets. C.C. Sabathia staying in Milwaukee? ...
Say No To C.C.
Hot Foot —
... The latest rumor is that the Mets are going to be in the hunt for free agent LHP C.C. Sabathia. Why? Are we trying to become the Yankees? Just what we need. Two pitchers with $20 million+ a year committed to them over at the minimum next five or six years with Santana, and seven with Sabathia. Maybe it sounds enticing having a couple of hard-throwing southpaws at the front of your rotation. ...
