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Just How Much of an Upgrade Are CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett?
beyondtheboxscore.com - 12/16/2008
Just How Much of an Upgrade Are CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett?
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In 2008, the Yankees were 7th in the AL in runs scored, 8th in ERA, and 25th in baseball in defensive efficiency. So how do the Yankees choose to solve these problems? By throwing $250 million at the top two free agent starters on the market. Don’t get me wrong: Sabathia and Burnett are ...
Big Apple Second Chances, Vegas Style
seamheads.com - 12/14/2008
Big Apple Second Chances, Vegas Style
— seamheads.com — With the winter meetings in Las Vegas coming to an end this week, there’s no question that... the Yankees and the Mets stole the show. (more) Big Apple Second Chances, Vegas Style

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CC Arrives In NY
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 12/16/2008
CC Arrives In NY
— slidingintohome.blogspot.com — According to the Kat O'Brien and Peter Abraham , CC Sabathia arrived in New York last night.... [He] will spend the next two days getting a physical and checking out places to live in the ‘burbs. The Yankees will introduce him on Thursday at the "old" Yankee Stadium. No word yet on when Burnett's ... (more) CC Arrives In NY

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Living Vicariously Through Free Agency
seamheads.com - 12/16/2008
Living Vicariously Through Free Agency
— seamheads.com — Baseball fans were told Sunday by AP writer Tim Dahlberg that we should be outraged by the... exorbitant salaries being handed to free agents this “winter.” I’m feeling a lot of things right now, but outrage isn’t one of them. (more) Living Vicariously Through Free Agency

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Beyond the Box Score: Bendix: Just How Much of an Upgrade Are CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett?
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog — Beyond the Box Score: Bendix: Just How Much of an Upgrade Are CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett? First The Babe Ruth Story and now this! Of course, this is somewhat unfair: Mussina will not return in 2009 no matter what, and if they Yankees didn’t sign Sabathia or Burnett, they would likely have to give his innings to an inferior pitcher. But the point remains: as good as Burnett and Sabathia are, they’re only a four-win upgrade over the pitchers they’re replacing, because the Yankees pitching staff in 2008 wasn’t that bad. Four wins is no small amount – especially for a team like the ...

Tuesday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball — ... The Padres and Blue Jays both might sell for less than the combined contracts of CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett. Beyond the Box Score looks at the values they add to the Yankees. ...

Rounding The Bases: Twas OJ’s Fault Philly Booed Santa
Bugs & Cranks — ... started. [700LEVEL] Speaking of Philly and bundles of joy, check out Meech Dot Three’s web debut. [fightins] A heart-warming list of shit not even all CC’s tainted millions can buy. [sportsline] Does Derek Jeter have hair plugs? [bigLEAD] Sully from Dorchester on the A.J. “Carol” Burnett signing. [wickedGOODsports] CC & Burnett project to get the Yanks four (4) more wins next year. [beyondTHEboxscore] Has anyone mentioned lately how bad the Yankees defense ...

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