CC Sabathia Traded to Brewers (for LaPorta + Prospects)

[nolanwood]

C.C. homered today - he'd fit right in with Big Z.

[TruffleShuffle]

C.C. homered today - he'd fit right in with Big Z.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_06_21_clemlb_lanmlb_1&

 

go to the video and watch the home run... that was no cheap home run, fo sho

[OleMissCub]

C.C. homered today - he'd fit right in with Big Z.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_06_21_clemlb_lanmlb_1&

 

go to the video and watch the home run... that was no cheap home run, fo sho

 

440 feet.

[CubsGM]

Why would the Brewers give up all their young talent for CC? It's not like they are World Series contenders even if they get him and they won't resign him this offseason.

[RedFlash]

Why would the Brewers give up all their young talent for CC? It's not like they are World Series contenders even if they get him and they won't resign him this offseason.

 

The guy that did that highlights mentioning the Dodgers as a suitor. Is he serious? Unless the Dodgers makes a run, I doubt the Dodgers will give up some of their prized prospects for a rental, who isn't even guarantee to help them to the playoffs.

 

If for nothing else, I would love the Cubs to acquire CC, just to add another bat to the bench. My god, that was a BOMB.

[CubColtPacer]

Why would the Brewers give up all their young talent for CC? It's not like they are World Series contenders even if they get him and they won't resign him this offseason.

 

I think it would be a lot to give up, but if they did it's probably because the NL is pretty wide open this year.

 

If the Brewers got C.C., does that make them a favorite for a playoff spot? Absolutely, even if the Cubs continue to play well and take the division out of play. They have to beat the Cardinals and Marlins out for the wildcard. The Brewers would have to be quite the favorites to win that 3 way battle.

 

Once in the playoffs, currently you have the Cubs, who the Brewers have played pretty well so far this year. You have the inconsistent Phillies and the struggling Diamondbacks. The Brewers would have 2 aces at the top of their rotation and a decent offense.

 

I don't think you make that type of move unless it makes you the favorite to win it, and I don't think the Brewers would be the clear favorite even with C.C. so I don't think they should do it. But I can certainly see why they might.

[Derwood]

Olney has a huge Buster for the Brewers right now. They were his "darkhorse World Series Contender" on last night's SportsCenter.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If the Brewers decided to go for broke, they have the prospects on the farm to make a deal...especially if they are dealing with an American League club.

 

LaPorta or Gamel would get any team's interest. Both can hit. Both are defensively challenged. With firstbase belonging to Prince and LF filled by Braun, the Brewers might consider one of those expendable.

 

Add to those Alcides Escobar, Michael Brantley, Angel Salome and some of the second tier prospects and the Brewers could outbid nearly any team if they desired. Just being able to use a LaPorta or Gamel at the top tips most offers in their favor, especially to a team like the Indians who are in need of offense.

[rawaction]

The Brewers are already tied with the Marlins for 3rd best record in the NL, both 3 games behind the Cards. If they get Sabathia, they have a legit shot to catch the Cubs, catching the Cards would be child's play. FWIW, the Dodgers are only 4.5 behind Arizona. It's not even July, people. If they get Sabathia, they too have a legit shot at that division.

[CubinNY]

Why would the Brewers give up all their young talent for CC? It's not like they are World Series contenders even if they get him and they won't resign him this offseason.

 

Because they might be WS contenders if they get him. They are like 19-6 over their last 25 games.

 

Also, I don't think they will have to trade away all their talent. Their system is loaded and they have good young ballplayers at the ML level. They could trade Weeks or Hall too.

[Amazing_Grace]

Olney's Latest: Sabathia, Sexson

Must-read alongside your bowl of Cocoa Pebbles is Buster Olney's Saturday morning blog post:

 

If the C.C. Sabathia trade rumors were a horse race, he writes, as of today these teams would be the favorites:

 

1. Milwaukee Brewers

2. Chicago Cubs

3. Los Angeles Dodgers

4. Texas Rangers

5. Boston Red Sox

The problem is, he notes, some of these teams may or may not be in contention by the trade deadline; and/or could be bluffing.

 

 

Please not the Brewers.

 

That surprises me. Not the part about the Brewers but us being 2nd. Everything I've been hearing suggests the Cubs don't have the prospects for Sabathia. What's with the Yankees not even being on this list. They have plenty of young guys to trade and more payroll freed up this offseason than they'll even be able to spend.

What I'm hearing is that the Yankees have just gotten the farm system back in shape and don't wanna blow it all on Sabathia. They'd be more willing to trade for a Randy Wolf or Joe Blanton.

 

Wow, that's surprising. I suppose they reason they can always just sign the guy this offseason and give up nothing, but it just seems very un-Yankee like not to go out and make the big trade.

[Sammy Sofa]

Why would the Brewers give up all their young talent for CC? It's not like they are World Series contenders even if they get him and they won't resign him this offseason.

 

Why would the Brewers definitely not resign him? If they do that and their key starters stay healthy, they have one of the best rotations around.

 

I'm leaning more and more to thinking that this is the Brewers' deal to make. I just hope Hendry isn't putting all of his focus into getting one player, as he seems wont to do, and then when that doesn't happen for whatever reason, he's left scrambling and the Cubs end up with crap at the deadline.

[Brett]

Why would the Brewers give up all their young talent for CC? It's not like they are World Series contenders even if they get him and they won't resign him this offseason.

 

Why would the Brewers definitely not resign him? If they do that and their key starters stay healthy, they have one of the best rotations around.

 

I'm leaning more and more to thinking that this is the Brewers' deal to make. I just hope Hendry isn't putting all of his focus into getting one player, as he seems wont to do, and then when that doesn't happen for whatever reason, he's left scrambling and the Cubs end up with crap at the deadline.

 

And even if CubsGM is right that the Brewers wouldn't resign Sabathia, that doesn't mean they wouldn't pay a premium in prospects to get him - they would still get some very nice compensation when/if he walked.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If the Brewers get Sabathia, they will be formidable. However, Sheets and Sabathia both will be free agents. I doubt they are able to keep both of them.

[JWCUB]

• The Indians have begun scouting the Yankees' system to see if they can find anything to interest them in case they decide to trade C.C. Sabathia. They have told teams they have to get better than the two draft choices they'd get if Sabathia left as a free agent. Sabathia, who's likely just a rental pitcher (though a great one), is believed to be interested in a "Johan Santana contract.'' Good luck there. Sabathia's a nice kid and he's lefthanded, but he should get into Johan Santana shape before anyone agrees to give him six years. The Dodgers, Red Sox, Phillies and Cubs also are believed to be

 

interhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/jon_heyman/06/23/heyman.metsfirings/2.htmlested

 

Intersting. No mention of the Brewers here.

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

Olney's Latest: Sabathia, Sexson

Must-read alongside your bowl of Cocoa Pebbles is Buster Olney's Saturday morning blog post:

 

If the C.C. Sabathia trade rumors were a horse race, he writes, as of today these teams would be the favorites:

 

1. Milwaukee Brewers

2. Chicago Cubs

3. Los Angeles Dodgers

4. Texas Rangers

5. Boston Red Sox

The problem is, he notes, some of these teams may or may not be in contention by the trade deadline; and/or could be bluffing.

 

Please not the Brewers.

 

--I would much rather have a strike driven through my heart than to have the Brewers get Sabathia. That would absolutely kill me but I still think we would win the division ---cause this is our year!

[Tyrant]

I think the Brewers are far more likely, just because they have prospects the Indians would actually want. The Cubs have nothing.

[XZero771679666304]

If the Brewers get Sabathia, they will be formidable. However, Sheets and Sabathia both will be free agents. I doubt they are able to keep both of them.

 

I doubt they'd be able to keep either of them, with about a -99% chance of Sabathia being re-signed.

 

Frankly, I wouldn't be shocked to see both Sabathia and Sheets in Yankees unis next year.

[inari]

If the Brewers get Sabathia, they will be formidable. However, Sheets and Sabathia both will be free agents. I doubt they are able to keep both of them.

 

I doubt they'd be able to keep either of them, with about a -99% chance of Sabathia being re-signed.

 

Frankly, I wouldn't be shocked to see both Sabathia and Sheets in Yankees unis next year.

 

I doubt Sheets would interest the Yankees after the trouble they've had with Pavano's injuries. Obviously, Sheets is much better than Pavano, but durability is probably something they're looking for.

[XZero771679666304]

If the Brewers get Sabathia, they will be formidable. However, Sheets and Sabathia both will be free agents. I doubt they are able to keep both of them.

 

I doubt they'd be able to keep either of them, with about a -99% chance of Sabathia being re-signed.

 

Frankly, I wouldn't be shocked to see both Sabathia and Sheets in Yankees unis next year.

 

I doubt Sheets would interest the Yankees after the trouble they've had with Pavano's injuries. Obviously, Sheets is much better than Pavano, but durability is probably something they're looking for.

 

I don't have much confidence that the Yankee string-pullers have an ounce of sense, which is why I also think Cashman may be working for a different team next year as well.

[shnsajax]

If the Brewers get Sabathia, they will be formidable. However, Sheets and Sabathia both will be free agents. I doubt they are able to keep both of them.

 

I doubt they'd be able to keep either of them, with about a -99% chance of Sabathia being re-signed.

 

Frankly, I wouldn't be shocked to see both Sabathia and Sheets in Yankees unis next year.

 

I doubt Sheets would interest the Yankees after the trouble they've had with Pavano's injuries. Obviously, Sheets is much better than Pavano, but durability is probably something they're looking for.

 

I don't have much confidence that the Yankee string-pullers have an ounce of sense, which is why I also think Cashman may be working for a different team next year as well.

 

I wouldn't be surprised to see Cashman leave regardless if the Yankees wanted him back anyways.

[CubsGM]

How the hell will the Brewers get CC without giving up LaPorta?

An ESPN SportsNation chat dude said they could trade Prince for CC.

Why would the Indians need Prince?

[Tarver]

How the hell will the Brewers get CC without giving up LaPorta?

An ESPN SportsNation chat dude said they could trade Prince for CC.

Why would the Indians need Prince?

 

Their offense sucks and Hafner may be toast.

[shnsajax]

How the hell will the Brewers get CC without giving up LaPorta?

An ESPN SportsNation chat dude said they could trade Prince for CC.

Why would the Indians need Prince?

 

Their offense sucks and Hafner may be toast.

 

I think the question is, would the Indians rather have Prince knowing they will have to pay him. They could tell the Brewers no and say they want Laporta. Being Sheets will leave, they have the money for Prince, I just don't know if they want to pay him.

[C.C.]

How the hell will the Brewers get CC without giving up LaPorta?

An ESPN SportsNation chat dude said they could trade Prince for CC.

Why would the Indians need Prince?

 

Their offense sucks and Hafner may be toast.

 

I think the question is, would the Indians rather have Prince knowing they will have to pay him. They could tell the Brewers no and say they want Laporta. Being Sheets will leave, they have the money for Prince, I just don't know if they want to pay him.

 

I don't see the Brewers giving up the farm for a 3 month rental.

 

 

Steve Phillips weighs in:

 

Mike (Cleveland): Bottom line, where do you predict CC ends up?

 

SportsNation Steve Phillips: (1:23 PM ET ) I think eh ends up either with the Cubs of Phillies when it is all said and done. I expect the NL to be the most agressive in ursuit. The Red Sox, White Sox, and Angels do not need him and I cannot imagine the Rays giving up a lot of young players even if they see him as a difference maker.