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Finally. That makes sense that an exception could be made. I'll bet that Cleveland was getting serious blowback for taking that stance.

Does this mean that CC might opt then for an extension or was this done unilaterally?

It's Paul Hoynes so take everything written their with a grain of salt. The whole issue of not allowing the 72 hour window probably stems from CC's open stance on not wanting to discuss his contract at all until the off-season. Also, aside from Santana how many soon to be free agents that get traded give the trading team a 72 hour window to negotiate? All the big time players I can think of that were traded were pretty much known to be rentals when traded for. If anyone can think of someone other than Santana please indulge me.

Agree with the last two posters ~ its Hoynes so who knows if its believable, and a window is rare to begin with. Besides, a team is already compensated if he does end up walking, the guaranteed 2 1st rounders recoups atleast half of whatever the prospect cost would be.

Problem is czechy1000, The Plain Dealer for some unknown reason is keeping Hoynes as the Indians beat writer while Pluto only gets rare snippets here and there. And seeing as how Hoynes pulls stuff out his ass 7 days a week as opposed to Pluto's one day (Sunday I believe) of truthful insight Tim doesn't have much to get from a local newspaper regarding CC unless it's good ole' Hoynsie.

I think if Sabathia gets interest from a team he really wants to play for over the next several years he may be open to an extension as long as he's getting market value. If his dream team is willing to pay him what he thinks he's worth, what's not to like.

"hes going to free agency, thats an absolute fact."

Unless of course the Indians do not trade him and they re-sign him in their exclusive window. Or even if he is traded the team he goes to uses that exclusive window as well. So no, CC hitting free agency is not "absolute fact" as you say.