From C.C.'s website (via Let's Go Tribe):"Now that the reporting date for spring training is here, it is time to put aside contract discussions so that I can focus all of my energies and attention on preparing for the upcoming season...There will be time after the season for the Indians and my representatives to discuss my contract status. I remain hopeful that these discussions will result in a contract extension that will keep me with the franchise for many years to come."There is not much to say about this. LGT sums it up:
"Let me be really clear about this: This means C.C. will not be a Cleveland Indian after 2008. Despite his polite encouragement, there is no real rational reason to believe he will choose to re-sign with the Indians once he is eligible for free agency at the end of the season."It would have made some financial sense for Sabathia to re-up with the Tribe at a discount prior to the season, as it eliminates the risk that he will suffer a major injury before he gets paid.
But now, unless something really odd happens, it would make no financial sense to either side for Sabathia to be an Indian in 2009 and beyond.
Photo: MSNBC.
Didn't expect anything else to come of this, still hurts though. Hopefully we can just win it this year with him ha.
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