Sabathia will do his part — and more
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Feb 13, 2009 
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Here’s what kind of pitcher the Yankees have on top of their rotation.
When the Milwaukee Brewers were trying to make the playoffs last season, CC Sabathia was pitching deep into games and working on three days rest because they were short a starter.
Knowing his most prestigious client was about to become a free agent, agent Greg Genske tried to put a stop to it.
“I had to shut my phone off and block his calls,” Sabathia said. “He was pretty upset about it. He was freaking out. … I felt fine. Nobody asked me to do that. I wanted to.”
Sabathia said he feels fine — “I feel great, to be honest with you,” he said. — and doesn’t regret what he did.
“I’d do it again,” he said.
Sabathia also said he has purchased a home in New Jersey and will live there year-round. Beyond how he pitches, I think fans are really going to like Sabathia. He seems to have an engaging personality.
A.J Burnett, meanwhile, was asked what he thought of Andy Pettitte and Joba Chamberlain being on the back end of the rotation.
“I’m not sure there is a back end,” he said.
Yay CC
CC is the man, are you going to have audio later Pete?
CC seems like a real class guy.
This is definitely a guy we need on our team to lighten up what comes off like a overly professional environment.
I for one am tickled pink at the thought of AJ and CC, with Joba and Wang. I’ll learn to love Pettitte again too.
BUT WHAT ABOUT A-ROD???
Only joking, only joking!!!
Man, I love A.J.’s reply. Good attitude–and I agree with him!
CC, A.J., Teixeira…great adds. I hope they eventually get some attention, if you get my drift….
All good stuff. Can’t wait to see these guys pitch.
Now imagine all this without the specter of you know who coming to camp.
great stuff, thanks, Pete!
Look, if it wasnt the questions about the roids, it would be able the torre book. Either way, everyone was going to make alex a distraction. they will play through it.
Thanks Pete, this was fun to read. Can’t wait to watch them both pitch in the pinstripes (and the road greys, too!).
Welcome CC!
He will save us all.
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Oh hell yes.
I hope they have started wrapping AJ in his bubble wrap. Also please keep Pavano’s old locker(if he even had one) empty. Do not give it to AJ or CC!!
CaptainsCorner
Pavano hasn’t had a locker in Tampa in 3 years, no worries.
That’s so awesome, CC is a warrior.
Pavano hasn’t had a locker in Tampa in 3 years
No, but they did supply him with a gurney.
Tarheel and m,
I just asked to make you guys happy so it looks like i am interested in what he has to say, But if you guys dont want to tell me, I dont mind. And i hope you were kidding about the 20 innings tarheel. We are paying this guy almost 17 mil per season – I would say if he cant pitch 200 innings at age 32, the signing wont look so great next year. But thas just me. im sure you will be perfectly happy with 150 and a few good press conferences. I am sorry that I would like to see AJ live up to his contract. I know 17 mil for a pitcher doesnt seem like a lot for the yanks but when you put it in perspective, he is being payed the same rate as some of the best pitchers in the game. i dont think 200 innings is an unreasonable expectation. You shouldnt either.
positive yankee news? when was that possible again?
am i the only one that thinks that when this team actually gets on the field the rest of baseball is going to be just a little more nervous?
just hope the high innings totals of the last two seasons don’t affect CC.
No evidence that they will, but 241 (2007) and 253 (2008) are a lot of innings pitched.
Even though he can pitch 250 innings, I think the Yankees would be wise to pull him a little early on occasion if they are leading somewhat comfortably. Better to be on the safe side and try to keep his innings closer to 180-200 than 250.
dave you are a psychopath dude…
dave,
i thought you had ZERO time… leave AJ alone. your concerns are valid but they’ve been debated ad nauseum. I say all of this in a loving way, of course.
doreen,
I responded to your post about selig but its still in the last thread. Id post it on this one but i dont want to hear 15 people asking me why i like to write novels instead of posts. ENJOY!
“I’m not sure there is a back end”
Now, that’s a quote!
anyone hear the story the CC’s agent called the Brewers and told their GM to stop pitching CC on three days rest. CC called his agent and told him to stop.
CC is a team player. He doesnt place himself above the rest of the team. If the best chance for the Yankees to win is to have CC on the mound, then so be it. He will be there. regardless of days in between starts.
Patrick,
I know what kind of fan wants their players to live up to their contract. Especially pitchers, i must be out of my mind.
Yeah man that’s exactly what I was referring to. I think you’re crazy because you expect a $17 million pitcher to throw 200 innings. You got it buddy.
Boston Dave,
Of course! I wouldnt have taken it any other way.
When AJ goes down, Phil will come up.
There’s a positive side to everything.
After pavano and igawa, you think I would have learned my lesson. But for some reason, I like to think that pitchers would gain some sort of motivation from seeing that kind of money in their bank account like feeling like they should actually earn it. I know, its crazy talk, but still. ….
dave -
I saw your response and responded on the other post. I want to leave the CC and AJ stuff fun!
The Yankees have a real bullpen. The will not let CC go every 3rd day for 9 innings.
Giggidy Giggidy Goo!!!
did single tickets go on sale yet?
Possibly the smartest investment the Yanks have made since purchasing the rights to a fellow by the name of George H. Ruth from the hated Red Sux.
Glad to hear you approve PA. CC is a good guy. Known him since he was about 8 or 9. I’m very happy that he’s a Yankee now.