mlbtraderumors.com - 11/19/2008
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Dan Graziano of the Newark Star-Ledger explains why C.C. Sabathia is taking his time while mulling over the Yankees' six-year, $140MM offer. Graziano believes Sabathia and his agents are waiting to see what the Dodgers propose.
Graziano speaks of "rumblings today that the Dodgers ...
nj.com - 11/19/2008
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nj.com —
Getty ImagesCC Sabathia is the most sought-after free
agent this offseason. Things don't move as quickly this...
time of year as we all hope they would or think they should. The Yankees offered CC Sabathia $140 million for six years...
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Yankees-Sabathia: What's the holdup?
newsday.com - 11/20/2008
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newsday.com —
The Yankees are content to let CC Sabathia
take his time on his big decision, and Sabathia...
will do just that. As first reported by ESPN 's Peter Gammons, Sabathia doesn't intend to decide on his next team until after the Thanksgiving weekend. But for ...
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Report: CC won't decide on Yanks 'till after Thanksgiving -
insidesocal.com - 11/20/2008
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insidesocal.com —
Just found out that the Dodgers have NOT
made an offer and that they aren't ABOUT to...
make an offer. This does not mean, however, that they WON'T make an offer at some point. The Dodgers ARE interested in CC...
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OK, here is the deal on CC Sabathia
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The Bad News Bloggers —
... C.C. Dragging his Feet. Rumor out of New York is Sabathia is waiting for the L.A. offer before he starts negotiating. Sabathia would love to go to California, but only is the L.A. offer is only slightly less than NY's. And given the way the Yankees are posturing, I don't see that happening. Given the way the Yankees are, I don't really blame C.C. but he is just another player who will feel the heat given people's reactions to large payouts. ...
Yanks didn’t offer Burnett 5 Years/$80M & Why is C.C. holding up the Yankees?
Zell's Pinstripe Blog —
... general manager Brian Cashman, reached on his cell phone, would not confirm or deny any specific reports. Said Cashman: “I know what we’re doing, and that’s all I care about.” Graziano has a source who continues to insist the Blue Jays will explore the market for ace Roy Halladay , who has two years and $30MM left on his deal. In that case, he believes the Dodgers are the most likely match. If the Dodgers acquire Halladay, they would focus on Manny Ramirez rather than Sabathia. from MLB Trade Rumors: ...
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