Big Bucks for the Big Man
Well if you have not realized money can't buy happiness then think again.
Brian Cashman received major credit from all baseball fans last night. After weeks of careful negotations, Cashman looked as if he had the lower hand in signing a big (no pun intended) superstar on the Free Agent market.
All hope looked lost with signing free agent pitcher CC Sabathia this past week and seemed as if the Yankees were about to lead the chasing in the "B" level pitching.
At which point after days trying to get a deal done, "The Cashman" flew to San Fransico and lured Carston Charles Sabathia to the evil empire.
Sabathia, who has stated that he would prefer to play on the West coast being that his family resides on that side of the contract signed the 4th largest contract in baseball history.
The offer of 7 years at 160 million was accepted 3:30am EST and shook the sporting world for at least one day, perhaps the month and by far the largest story going into the 2009 baseball season.
Now look at what has happened, this payroll has shot from well over 100 million into nearly 200 and the Yankees shown no sign of slowing down. As of Wednesday there have been reports that the "New Stadium" is looking to feature Sabathia, Wang, A.J Burnett and Derek Lowe with Hughes eclipsing the 5th spot.
Is the money perhaps worth it? I mean were talking about a superstar who has dominated with CY Young seasons year in and year out. At such a young age as he is to receive this money, one must ask themselves. Why C.C? But hey, the Yankees claim "they needed Sabathia", given so after losing the Santana sweepstakes both have run well for the overall success NY Teams last year, but give credit where credit is due, Mr. Cashman pulled a big bunny out his hat early Wednesday morning and perhaps with this signing maybe it is time another championship is brought to the Bronx.
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