Jan 07, 2008 11:33 AM EST

GM Mark Shapiro confirmed that a long-term contract offer has been made to C.C. Sabathia but would say nothing else. The length of the contract, rather than the money involved, is expected to be a problem. Sabathia's agents believe he's earned a lengthy deal (five to seven years), but it's unlikely the Indians would be willing to make that kind of commitment.

Via Cleveland Plain-Dealer