$500,000 Per PoundAccording to Joel Sherman, the Yanks won't waste any time in their pursuit of C.C. Sabathia. Sherman pegs their initial offer at $150M/6 years and thinks that could be only the starting point. Sherman says they'll submit their first offer tomorrow. If true, this offer may already be higher than anyone else is willing (or able) to go. As far as I'm concerned, do anything and everything you have to. He's the prize pitcher, a legitimate ace by any standard. You're going to hear a lot of talk about the risk involved with signing pitchers to big money deals, but we aren't talking about Barry Zito or Mike Hampton here. Those guys were over-hyped when you looked at peripheral numbers. Sabathia is in the class of Randy Johnson, Mike Mussina and Greg Maddux when they hit the open market. It doesn't happen often at all that a pitcher of his caliber becomes available, at his age. No matter what the price, the Yanks need to get this done. Hat tip to MLB Trade Rumors. 5 Comments | Leave a commentLeave a commentLatest Posts• The Rockettes Come To Town • Iguoadala As Playmaker • Welcome To The Network • Stefanski Does the Legwork • I Hate Texas • Can They Salvage the Trip? • Dirk Is Still A Bright, Shining Star • The Trip Continues In Dallas • The Celtics Deserve Stephon Marbury • Ending On A High Note • Closing Out 2008 • Four Factors, New WorksheetSearchBlogs in The NetworkSixers BlogsPassion and Pride Sixers 4 Guidos Liberty Ballers Recliner GM | ||||||||||||||||
I agree. Get this deal done!
There's only a handful of teams that could compete for Sabathia's services: LA, Chicago and Boston, as I see it. Have you heard of any offers?
He doesn't have Boras as an agent, does he?
In any case, I don't see anyone outbidding the Yankees.
Wow! $25 million per is just the starting point?
well, according to Sherman's gut.
This is the equivalent of if Shaq in his prime became available. No matter what the cost...get it done. If he gets 2 (possibly 3) starts in the playoffs it could win the world series for you.
Great pitching is always better than great hitting. Always...