Comments on: Sabathia's dropoff?

By: Leftylarry

Leftylarry — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:38:28 +0000

I always felt Burnett was the better signing.That being said, where could the yankees find a Left handed horse, innings eater with 5-6-7 good years left for just a draft pick and money?
When I look at the other contenders in baseball making deals to help themselves and we getting Jerry Hairston, I don’t say, we shouldn’t have signed CC, I look more in Kei Igawa’s direction or even Arod.
Of course none of that is Cashman’s fault. That’s all organizational.
If something works out then it was Cash’s decision.

By: The other Chris H

The other Chris H — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:28:58 +0000

I think the telling thing is CC hasn’t “been himself” but is still winning and impressing in several of his starts. The guy is good there is no injury and his velocity is fine so no one should be worried about the big man in NY.

By: Has CC been subpar? | River Avenue Blues

Has CC been subpar? | River Avenue Blues — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:31:52 +0000

[...] a 3.61 FIP this year, and last year with the Indians it was 3.41. Steve, aka The Artist, notes that Sabathia has typically been better in the second half, something that should scare the rest of the American [...]

By: Moshe Mandel

Moshe Mandel — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:23:50 +0000

Great piece. It is silly to compare half-season numbers to full season numbers for a pitcher with distinct splits based on what half it is.