Friday was the first official day where other teams could make offers to free agents. As many people around baseball had predicted, the Yankees made the first move. According to numerous reports, the Yankees have offered free agent pitcher C.C. Sabathia a deal believed to be for about 6 years and north of the record-setting contract the Mets gave Johan Santana last winter. That deal was for about $137.5 million dollars, the Yankees pitch to Sabathia is believed to be around $140 million.
If Sabathia signs this deal, or a deal worth more than that, it will set the record for the highest ever contract given to a pitcher. A record that I'm sure Sabathia would love to own. His agent has yet to inform the Yankees of Sabathia's decision regarding the offer, but it will probably be declined as C.C. and the Yankees organization move into discussions.
Sabathia will probably sign with a team within the next 2-3 weeks.
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