The 100 Million Dollar Man

You see that face?  That face that is 100% determination, 0% fear, and only 50% poor.  OK, maybe that last statement was a lie, according to Cot’s Baseball Contract, CC Sabathia is making $9 million this season.  His big payday, however, will be what he negotiates four months from now.  That is, if that arm that is fully extended in the picture above isn’t in a sling.

My buddy Derek made a comment to me after Sabathia’s August 8th start that still rings in my ear every time the hefty lefty toes the rubber: “The Brewers are showing complete disregard for Sabathia’s health and future.”  Ya know what?  Derek is absolutely right!

When Sabathia was traded from the Cleveland Indians to the contending Milwaukee Brewers on July 7th, I pegged the acquisition as being a five win improvement.  When I say five wins, I took into consideration that Sabathia would...