Yankees, CC reach 5 year $122MM deal

In my opinion, the Cubs never had a chance. But in case anyone thought it was a possibility...that chance is over.

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there goes that pipe dream

THEOOOOOOOOO (and Hoyer)

by jesus christos on Oct 31, 2011 7:03 PM CDT reply actions

It wasn't even worth a pipe dream.

CC was never leaving NY.

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by Al Yellon on Oct 31, 2011 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Such a bubble burster.

by Arbusto on Nov 1, 2011 7:55 AM CDT up reply actions

No surprise

He wanted to stay in NY and the Yankees couldn’t afford to let him leave.

by Josh Timmers on Oct 31, 2011 7:14 PM CDT reply actions

That money is insane

I wonder what he’ll have left or who he’ll have eaten by year 4 of that contract. As big as he is, he’ll flame out.

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by troutfishin on Oct 31, 2011 8:45 PM CDT reply actions

it's a 1 year extension

He was already going to get the first 4 years. The Yankees just added year 5.

by SouthernCub on Nov 1, 2011 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Paying $30m for the likely worst year of production over the next 5 years is definitely insane.

by madcow256 on Nov 1, 2011 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions

They certainly overpaid

Unfortunately for them, they didn’t have much choice. They need Sabathia for the next few years (much more than Sabathia needs them), and both they and Sabathia knew it.

The Yankees can afford to overpay for production. Sabathia will be the ace of that staff for at least another 3 years. They’re willing to overpay to assure that.

by SouthernCub on Nov 1, 2011 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

While I never feel any sympathy for the Yankees

It is certainly the case that there are no deals for them, ever.

by madcow256 on Nov 1, 2011 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions

THIS. IS. NOT. THE. HENDRY. CUBS.

I can’t believe how many people here want to shell out monster contracts for players when the Cubs are just starting to get bad contracts off their books, and they’re not even close to being a championship team.

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by BasketballMoses on Oct 31, 2011 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

There will be monster contracts but they will be handed out...

…to the right players.

by troutfishin on Oct 31, 2011 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions

DID NOT WANT

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Oct 31, 2011 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Is he going to drop 100 lbs?

No? Then who cares? He’s two years away from having a triple bypass.

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by Craig in South Bend on Oct 31, 2011 9:24 PM CDT reply actions

Great pitcher

He is a coronary waiting to happen. Yanks Need him though,but Five years is a long time.

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by cub in louies nest on Oct 31, 2011 9:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

In all seriousnes

he does need to shed pounds. He had to pushing 300+last year.

by Grockcubs on Nov 1, 2011 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions

And look

you have to take care of your shell. That goes for everyone. It just isn’t good for any type of long term health or quality of life to be that big. I’m sure Patrice O’Neal (comedian) thought he was invincible despite his weight until he got hit with a stroke.

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by Craig in South Bend on Nov 1, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Out of all the examples...

…Patrice O’Neal?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Nov 1, 2011 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions

I had to google him

I had no idea who he is.

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by BeerCub on Nov 1, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions

We'll see how CC holds up

There have been a few portly pitchers who enjoyed long and effective careers – Mickey Lolich, David Wells, even our own Rick Reuschel. The Yanks better get their money’s worth over the next five years.

by EalyEagle on Nov 1, 2011 12:08 AM CDT reply actions