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Will Brewers Try To Sign Sabathia?
Back in July, most writers assumed the Brewers would not sign C.C. Sabathia after the season. However, ESPN's Buster Olney is saying there's a chance:
Others in the Brewers' organization say Milwaukee owner Mark Attanasio will try to make it very difficult for Sabathia to leave -- maybe to the point of risking a colossal mistake.
You have to figure the Brewers will at least make their best offer to Sabathia. They'll get a shot at him before he hits the open market - before the bidding war.
If the Brewers let Ben Sheets and Eric Gagne leave, that's $21MM right there. Guillermo Mota clears another $3.35MM. Non-tendering Chris Capuano would wipe out another $3.75MM. That is $28MM off the books for C.C. in '09. A six or seven-year deal for Sabathia would surely hamper the Brewers down the road, but it cannot be ruled out.
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Well, they'll definitely give it a shot. It's hard to determine whether he's just saying all the right things or if he actually does like it in Milwaukee. It's hard to believe I know, I'm from Wisconsin and even I don't like Milwaukee.
Posted by: keehno | October 03, 2008 at 11:30 AM
I also think the Brewers will hang on to Mota. He still has a sinking 95mph fastball. He's just inconsistent with his control at times.
Posted by: keehno | October 03, 2008 at 11:41 AM
I think the Brewers owe it to themselves and their fans to make a bid for CC.
Like Keehno said, it's hard to tell if CC really likes Milwaukee or if he's just saying the right thing. Based on his performance though, and his stated preference for staying in the NL, I think the Mets have got to be the #1 suitors for him.
Posted by: Beau | October 03, 2008 at 11:51 AM
It's hard to believe that considering they already have a 9 figure contract on the books. Maybe it's more scary than hard to believe.
Posted by: keehno | October 03, 2008 at 11:57 AM
I have to hand it to Doug Melvin, hes done a good job. If the Brewers sign Sabathia then they still are a playoff team even with those guys leaving.
Posted by: prov1x41 | October 03, 2008 at 12:28 PM
"It's hard to believe that considering they already have a 9 figure contract on the books. Maybe it's more scary than hard to believe."
Uhh what're you talking about?
The Brewers' highest paid player on the team was Sheets, at $11M, followed by Gagne ($10M), Sabathia ($9M), Suppan ($8M) and Cameron ($7M).
The three largest contracts on the team going into 2009 are Suppan, who's due $12.5M for 2009 and also has a club option in 2010 at the same price, Cameron, whose $10M club option will likely be exercized, and Bill Hall, who has 2/$15.2M left on his deal, as well as a club option for 2011 at $9.25M.
The Brewers have never ever given anyone a nine figure contract. They've never even broken $45 million on a single player..
Posted by: scribbletone | October 03, 2008 at 12:59 PM
I've been wondering if Sheets latest round of injuries, right before the offseason, makes him more likely to stay in Milwaukee at a price the Brewers can afford. If they are somehow able to keep Sheets and Sabathia, that would be quite the feat.
Posted by: scottandwtb | October 03, 2008 at 01:41 PM
re-read the sequence, keehno is pointing out that the mets already have a 9 figure contract (johan santana)...
Posted by: manuscr1pt | October 03, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Of course they won't, they proceeded to blew out his arm for a reason. To squeeze every ounce of real worth out of sabathia while they had him.
Posted by: BklynJT | October 03, 2008 at 02:39 PM
I still don't see where keehno references the Mets.
Posted by: scribbletone | October 03, 2008 at 02:53 PM
they did not blow out his arm. when pitchers pitch on 3 says all they are doing is pitching on their "bullpen" days. its not as taxing as you would think. im not to sure if it would that big of a mistake for this team. if you have him next year you have a legit shot at making it back with gallardo. thats a good 1-2. i think the brewers do owe it to him to at least make a offer to have second guess to leave. i love how mets fans think they are going to make a offer to CC. i dont see him wanting to pitch in NY. he has made it clear that he wants to pitch on the west coast. i see him in a dodger blue next year. with him on the mound that would solidify their rotation because they are losing lowe and penny to free agency. they may have enough to keep manny as well.
Posted by: derman1984 | October 03, 2008 at 03:58 PM
c'mon everyone knows CC's gonna sign with the Giants! It's only normal for Sabean to make a big splash. CC, meet mccovey cove.
Posted by: giantsfan92 | October 03, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Scribbletone, I am a Brewer fan, so obviously know that they have no 9 figure contracts on the books. I was referring to beau's post about the Mets signing him.
Posted by: keehno | October 04, 2008 at 06:47 AM
giantsfan92 - there is no way that CC will be heading to San Fran next season. The Giants wasted way too much money on the bust that is Zito. Also they need to save their money for their young pitchers Lincecum, Cain, even Lowry. The Giants need bats not pitching. If any '08 Brewer would be wearing a Giants jersey next season I could see it being Fielder. I could see a trade for Fielder for Cain and a prospect or two. C.C. does want to play on the west coast and he's from No Cal. So i could see him signing with Oakland. The dodgers are a possibility but who knows if they sign manny. Don't forget about the Pads. C.C. and Peavy would be one hell of a 1-2 punch.
Posted by: PK1140 | October 04, 2008 at 11:04 PM