CC Sabathia figures to sign a contract well over the $100 million mark this offseason, but history indicates that may not bode well for his team's playoff chances.
None of the four previous $100 million pitchers - Kevin Brown, Johan Santana, Barry Zito and Mike Hampton - has pitched in the playoffs for the team he signed his mega-deal with.
"The dangers in these kinds of deals are tremendous," said a baseball executive. "How old is the pitcher? What is his history of injury? Based on his age, how fast will his performance decline, because most pitchers, as they get older, they lose their velocity and have to become more of a pitcher and mix it up, change.
"You weigh how good the pitcher is, what is your team's need, how long do you think he can sustain his performance? There are pros to CC - he's a big guy, a good athlete, a horse. On the other hand, he's pitched a lot of innings."
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If the Angels deliver a competitive offer to CC Sabathia, the Yankees could increase their offer in order to get their man.
The issue is being debated by Yankee brass but a majority of the front office appears to support the idea of bidding up to reel in Sabathia, a person familiar with the situation told Newsday on Wednesday.
The Yankees could go up to $150 million over six years if the Angels come to Sabathia with a six-year, $130 million contract offer.
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Nov 26, 2008 10:45 AM EST
Milwaukee GM Doug Melvin tried to check in with free-agent pitcher CC Sabathia on Tuesday about the status of his standing offers.
"I just wanted to touch base," Melvin said. "I haven't heard back from them yet."
Melvin had not made contact with Sabathia's agents since they acknowledged the Brewers' offer, a five-year, $100 million deal, some two weeks ago.
"I don't know," said Melvin. "It's hard to read."
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Brewers Nov 2008 Archive
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ESPN | Nov 23, 2008
CC Sabathia developed a relationship with LeBron James from his days with the Cavaliers, and the Knicks pursuit of King James could help the Yankees land Sabathia.
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MLB.com | Nov 22, 2008
The Yankees aren't the only team waiting to hear from free-agent pitcher CC Sabathia this offseason, as the Brewers await word, as well.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Nov 19, 2008
The Brewers appear hesitant to trade Prince Fielder for Matt Cain.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Nov 15, 2008
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin believes that the Yankees offer to free agent pitcher CC Sabathia was excessive.
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New York Post | Nov 13, 2008
CC Sabathia wants to go home to California and play in the NL, where he can hit, but he is also realistic about how hard he expects the Yankees to pursue him.
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Green Bay Press Gazette | Nov 11, 2008
Salomon Torres retired on Tuesday after 12 major-league seasons.
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Yahoo.com | Nov 8, 2008
The Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday hired Willie Randolph as their bench coach.
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Newsday | Nov 7, 2008
The Yankees have expressed interest in acquiring Mike Cameron, but a source called getting the centerfielder "unlikely."
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New York Post | Nov 6, 2008
The Yankees still appear to be interested in Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron and could move Melky Cabrera and pitching to acquire him.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Nov 5, 2008
Brewers' GM Doug Melvin claims that the offer the team made to free agent pitcher CC Sabathia was a serious, legitimate bid.
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MLB.com | Nov 4, 2008
The Brewers submitted a formal offer to CC Sabathia's representatives over the weekend, and it is believed to be worth $100 million.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Nov 3, 2008
The Brewers on Monday exercised a 2009 option for CF Mike Cameron, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Nov 3, 2008
Pitching coach Mike Maddux has decided to leave the Brewers and take a coaching position with the Rangers.
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ESPN | Nov 2, 2008
Dale Sveum will remain with the Brewers next season after being named the team's hitting coach on Saturday.
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MLB.com | Nov 2, 2008
CC Sabathia, Adam Dunn, and Trevor Hoffman were among the 23 players that filed for free agency on Saturday.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Nov 1, 2008
The Brewers are preparing to make free agent pitcher CC Sabathia an offer to remain with the team in the coming days.
