CC's 12,870 Reasons Why He Hearts Cleveland
The Sporting Blog —
... ) get upset when he doesn’t throw complete game shutouts, but he certainly hasn’t forgotten about the people of Cleveland: ...
No. Thank YOU.
WaitingForNextYear —
Though C.C. Sabatahia has moved on to Milwaukee where he has proceeded to light up opponent after opponent, he still has a place in most fans’ hearts. For this reason, it comes as no surprise that the big man took the extra step this week, and purchased ad space in today’s edition of the Plain Dealer. The entire page was dedicated to the fans which witnessed his progression over the last decade, saw many wins, and frankly watched him “grow up” before our very eyes. Last season’s Cy Young winner will be in the free agent market next season, and while he will likely never ...
Morning Update: Sabathia takes out ad in Plain Dealer
The Tribe Daily —
... It just hit me like a ton of bricks..... This is it.. The final moment wasn't when he was traded and introduced as a Milwaukee Brewer... It was the moment I read this ad. I'm sort of in shock. CC is gone and there is nothing more to it. I'm actually kind of sad. Him putting it in right now says he won't be back, which is another story in itself. I just.. I don't know what to say about this. "It was something that was in the works almost from the moment he was traded," said Kathy Jacobson, the pitcher's spokeswoman in San Francisco. (Plain ...
In the News (7/30)
Right Field Bleachers —
... - CC is one classy dude. - Bad Kermit at Hire Jim Essian says his (imaginary) Brewer fan roommate is impossible to live with in stark contrast to (and in jest of) Tyler's post earlier this week about living with a Cubs fan ...
Game 49: Look Out Cleveland
Fack Youk —
... When CC Sabathia was traded to the Brewers early last July he bid his hometown of 10 years goodbye by taking out a full page ad in the Cleveland Plain Dealer thanking the fans for their support. The $12,870 the black and white ad cost was just a drop in the bucket compared to what he had already made in his career, much less what he was about net on the free agent market. Still, lots of guys get traded from a team and don't bother to offer such a thoughtful gesture. Hopefully the fans at Progressive Field tonight will be a little more accommodating than those at Thursday's Cavs ...
