MLB Free Agency 2012: Why the New York Yankees Must Keep CC Sabathia
October 14, 2011 · Ely Sussman · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
New York Yankees‘ left-handed starting pitcher CC Sabathia must stay in the Bronx if the team plans to contend in 2012.
Sabathia has an option to opt-out of the final four years of his seven-year, $161 million deal, signed prior to the 2009 season. If he does, any team with spending money will be in pursuit.
The perennial American League Cy Young Award candidate—and one-time winner—is figuratively and literally the biggest piece of the Yankee puzzle.
Here are some reasons why CC Sabathia needs to be retained.