With Sabathia, Brewers Will Coast to the Playoffs

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At first glance I thought the Milwaukee Brewers made a grave mistake in trading for C.C. Sabathia, basically a rental for 3 months plus the possible postseason. It’s almost a given Sabathia will test free agency this off season, hoping to reap Johan Santana like money from the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox. But, after seeing what the Brewers gave up – AA stud OF/1B Matt LaPorta (last ... [link]

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Published 7/8/2008 by KLSnow at Brew Crew Ball
... says Sabathia improves the team by 1.93 wins, but that projection is based on Sabathia replacing Dave Bush. In-Between Hops notes the major difference Mark Attanasio has made as owner of the Brewers, as exemplified in this trade. Jayson Stark says the Cubs are still the favorites to win the Central, but the Brewers are the NL team you least want to face in October. Saberscouting's PTO% rankings now have two Brewer pitchers in the top 15. Joe DelGrippo says the Brewers will coast into the playoffs. Coasting isn't something you do when you're ...

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