Here's what a friend of CC Sabathia told Midweek Insider this past week about the impending free-agent left-hander: "CC likes to be happy."I've heard so many different takes on Sabathia that I don't know what to think. At first it appeared that he was likely headed to the Bronx. Then it seemed southern California was going to be his destination, and now he just wants to be "happy".
Sabathia, in other words, wants to be in a cheery atmosphere.
He's not afraid of pressure or adversity, but he'll put himself in a place where the environment is supportive.
Do the Yankees qualify as such a setting? Players from other teams used to want to play for Torre; will Girardi carry any of the same cache? Will the Yankees' offer surpass the others by such a considerable margin that Sabathia won't even worry about happiness?
These questions will be answered shortly enough. But before Sabathia's free agency even starts, it is proving to be one of the more dramatic cases.
Sabathia has told people that he was building a home in California's Orange County. But that is apparently on hold until Sabathia decides on his next employer.
Who knows at this point? I just hope he ends up with the Yanks, cause they could certainly use a left-handed starter like him.
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From what I've read, it doesn't sound like CC is dying to come to NY. He would be a great addition to the team, but he is going to cost the organization dearly. I think he'd rather stay out west and so the Yankees are going to have to bury him in cash to get him to play in the AL East.
Sure love to have him!
Mike
Define happy. Here is a starting point: $130 million over 6 years. Does that sound like happy?
I have no idea what he meant by happy, but I sure as hell would be happy with that anon.
Jeff,
When you say cost the organization dearly, you're talking about money right? With all the money coming off the books this year, and the new cash cow stadium being built, i think they can afford it. Don't you?
Maybe Hank has scared him off.
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