The New York Yankees are doing something that a lot of other
teams do, they aren’t letting contracts dictate playing time and their space on
the 40 man roster. This is a sight for sore eyes if you ask me, especially when
you consider the youth infusion that we see currently on the squad. It would
truly irk me as a fan to see someone like Adam Warren or Luis Severino not
getting their fair shake in the Bronx while someone like CC Sabathia, who I
respect the hell out of but the back of his baseball card doesn’t show him as
being one of the best five or six starting rotation options right now,
struggles and keeps the team down. With that said I’m not sure how reliable the
Latin Post is but they have an article, SEEN HERE, which made me turn my head.
The article showcases a scenario where the New York Yankees actually cut or
designate CC for assignment this winter and get him off the roster all
together.
CC is a fiery clubhouse leader and veteran but his 9-14
record and 4.85 ERA over the past two seasons may not be enough to justify
keeping him on the roster, especially with all his injuries that keep on piling
up. Sabathia is owed $25 million for each of the 2016 and 2017 seasons,
assuming he does not spend too much time or end the season on the disabled list
with a left shoulder injury, before finally coming off the books before the
2018 season. With the likelihood of putting Sabathia into the bullpen about as
likely as the Yankees signing a David Price or Johnny Cueto this winter
Sabathia may be stuck between a rock, a hard place and unemployment.
The Yankees youth movement is well underway with Nathan
Eovaldi, Michael Pineda, Masahiro Tanaka, Luis Severino and Adam Warren all
under 28-years old with Severino entering just his age 21 season. Sabathia does
not fit into this movement. That doesn’t mean he’s going to be cut, designated
for assignment or even traded. That’s all up to Hal Steinbrenner I guess.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)