A couple of days after being bounced from their first postseason appearance since 1982, quotes out of Milwaukee are pointing to the Brewers making a run at signing CC Sabathia during the off season. From the horse’s mouth:
“Who knows, maybe it’s not my last appearance,” Sabathia said shortly after the Brewers’ 6-2 loss Sunday. “Coming here, meeting these guys, making new friends, that will all factor in my decision.
“I’d be lying if I didn’t say this was one of the better times I had in my career,” said Sabathia, who went 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA in 17 starts with the Brewers. “Coming here, meeting these guys and being on this team, was a good experience.”
“Even when I was in Cleveland, I told people I want to have fun. I like to play this game and I want to be around people I enjoy, because you have to be around them eight months a year,” Sabathia said. “It’ll all factor in.”
Of course, this probably doesn’t mean much, but its something to hang a hat of hope on if you’re a Brewers fan. The story gets a little more interesting when you factor in some comments from owner Mark Attanasio and Brewers spokesperson/batsman Ryan Braun. Continue reading »
