Odd Sabathia Contract Note

In my research, I found something very odd in CC Sabathia's contract. When Sabathia was a free agent, he had a desire to pitch in the National League as he enjoyed hitting. So, when the Yankees gave him a 7-year, $161mm deal, they had to add a little something extra: a listing that Sabathia has to record at least 10 AB during his contract. This not only means that he will be pitching in inter-league play more often, but we may even see him pinch-hit a couple times.