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CC Sabathia's agent, Greg Genske, indicated earlier that he had not met with the Red Sox on Sabathia. While the Sox might explore some discussions on the big lefty, right now it doesn't seem to be in the plans. Sabathia, who is from the San Francisco area, would like to be on the West Coast. The Angels and Dodgers are interested. Sabathia was offered a 5-year, $100 million deal by the Brewers last weekend, but will seek other deals.

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November 6, 2008  05:33 AM ET
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they can still go for A.J. but catching position is the priority.

November 6, 2008  05:46 AM ET
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Can anyone say Barry Zito? Don't overpay this guy....he won't pitch like he did for the Brewers on a regular basis

November 6, 2008  07:19 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:33 AM ET  11.06 by Jeremy_Wade: Is Back!!!

they can still go for A.J. but catching position is the priority.

Burnett's injuries make him "Risky Business" for all you 80's Tom Cruise fans.

November 6, 2008  07:19 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:46 AM ET  11.06 by salvaje50

Can anyone say Barry Zito? Don't overpay this guy....he won't pitch like he did for the Brewers on a regular basis

Apples and oranges my friend, apples and oranges...........

November 6, 2008  07:42 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:46 AM ET  11.06 by salvaje50

Can anyone say Barry Zito? Don't overpay this guy....he won't pitch like he did for the Brewers on a regular basis

He's pitched like he did for the Brewers for the last 2-3 years.

November 6, 2008  07:51 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:46 AM ET  11.06 by salvaje50

Can anyone say Barry Zito? Don't overpay this guy....he won't pitch like he did for the Brewers on a regular basis

Apples and oranges indeed. Zito was already a sub .500 pitcher when he signed that Giants deal.

CC had a rough start to the season, but has proven his worth over the last few seasons.

Franks and beans... Franks and beans!

November 6, 2008  07:53 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:46 AM ET  11.06 by salvaje50

Can anyone say Barry Zito? Don't overpay this guy....he won't pitch like he did for the Brewers on a regular basis

On the contrary. Zito was already declining a little when he was signed. Sabathia, on the other hand, has only gotten better and better over the past 4 seasons. He's got some time on him still and is a proven workhorse. No team would be foolish to sign him long term for "Zito-like" money...

November 6, 2008  07:55 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:53 AM ET  11.06 by 1chillyMNfan

On the contrary. Zito was already declining a little when he was signed. Sabathia, on the other hand, has only gotten better and better over the past 4 seasons. He's got some time on him still and is a proven workhorse. No team would be foolish to sign him long term for "Zito-like" money...

Er, rather no team would be foolish *for* signing him long term for "Zito-like" money. My bad...

November 6, 2008  08:15 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:42 AM ET  11.06 by SlinkyRedfoot

He's pitched like he did for the Brewers for the last 2-3 years.

Uh huh....true true....

November 6, 2008  08:23 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:53 AM ET  11.06 by 1chillyMNfan

On the contrary. Zito was already declining a little when he was signed. Sabathia, on the other hand, has only gotten better and better over the past 4 seasons. He's got some time on him still and is a proven workhorse. No team would be foolish to sign him long term for "Zito-like" money...

Hey.... I already said that!

November 6, 2008  08:36 AM ET
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I don't see why CC WOULD be in Boston's plans. They've got a stable of starters that do great in the regular season; they just need to get over their fear of consistently winning in the playoffs.

<rings cow bell>

November 6, 2008  08:41 AM ET
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why not...if nothing else bump up the cost to someone else...

November 6, 2008  08:46 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:36 AM ET  11.06 by Atro Steals Yer Base

I don't see why CC WOULD be in Boston's plans. They've got a stable of starters that do great in the regular season; they just need to get over their fear of consistently winning in the playoffs.<rings cow bell>

Ouch, that hurts! Well, at least the Sox starters are good enough to get to the playoffs. I'm not a big fan of CC based on the way he caved in the the playoffs fo Cleveland.
I do hope Theo gets involved enough to drive his price way up for anyone else (hello NY)

November 6, 2008  08:49 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:42 AM ET  11.06 by SlinkyRedfoot

He's pitched like he did for the Brewers for the last 2-3 years.

Geez, your supposed to be the stat king. His ERA in 17 games with the Brewers was about 1/2 of what is was the last three years with Cleveland. I know that an ERA in the low 3's (Cleveland) is pretty darn good, but 1.65 (Milwaukee) is Gibsonesque. He will stay in the NL if he's a bright guy.

November 6, 2008  08:55 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:49 AM ET  11.06 by Rex Racer

Geez, your supposed to be the stat king. His ERA in 17 games with the Brewers was about 1/2 of what is was the last three years with Cleveland. I know that an ERA in the low 3's (Cleveland) is pretty darn good, but 1.65 (Milwaukee) is Gibsonesque. He will stay in the NL if he's a bright guy.

Lizard king. Slinky is the LIZARD KING. BC is the stat king.

By the way, your posts are, for the most part, lucid and intelligent this morning. Try and keep it that way.

November 6, 2008  08:59 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:55 AM ET  11.06 by Undertoad

Lizard king. Slinky is the LIZARD KING. BC is the stat king. By the way, your posts are, for the most part, lucid and intelligent this morning. Try and keep it that way.

My posts are alwys lucid and intelligent, but how would you know? I'm going out for a ride in my car. Don't try to cross the road!

November 6, 2008  09:04 AM ET
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