Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia was thrilled to hear this week that he'd be starting the first game of the 2009 season and the home opener at the brand new Yankee Stadium. "It's all anybody is talking about in the sports world, period," Sabathia said. "Different athletes that are my friends and guys that I know around my hometown, around here, around everywhere, you know. And to be able to be that guy to take that ball, it's going to be fun."