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Brewers get C.C!!

chumlychumly Banned
edited July 2008 in Sports Betting
The Brewers have won the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes.

The Indians have agreed to trade the ace Sabathia and two lower-level minor leaguers for a package that includes top prospect Matt LaPorta and other minor leaguers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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The deal is contingent on the paperwork and medical records, the paper reported.
Sabathia could make his debut as early as Tuesday for the Brewers against the Rockies.
LaPorta, a right-handed slugger who is below-average defensively, would be a better fit for the American League. He was the Brewers' first-round pick in 2007, and played first base at Florida, but the Brewers converted him to left field — a position occupied by Ryan Braun, who is signed through 2015.
LaPorta was not in the lineup Sunday for Huntsville's game against Birmingham. Clubs routinely sit players to avoid the risk of injury when a trade is imminent, though the exact reason for LaPorta's absence from the lineup was unclear.
The Indians badly need power. Center fielder Grady Sizemore leads the AL with 22 home runs, but designated hitter Travis Hafner hit only four before going on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain on May 30 and catcher Victor Martinez had zero before going on the DL June 12 with a right-elbow injury.
LaPorta has 20 home runs and 66 RBIs for Class AA Huntsville.
The Phillies, Dodgers and Rays were also bidding for Sabathia. FOXSports.com baseball writer Ken Rosenthal contributed to this report

Comments

  • briansbrians Banned
    edited July 2008
    hes a head case good luck with him
  • tro19tro19 Senior Member
    edited July 2008
    I like this move alot, only, not sold on the Crew's bullpen.
  • SunBelterSunBelter Senior Member
    edited July 2008
    Awesome pick up at very little risk to the Brew Crew. LaPorta was position blocked in Milwaukee anyway. If CC and Sheets leave via free agency, the Brewers will have 5 of the top 32 picks in the draft next season.
  • nshttnshtt Junior Member
    edited July 2008
    SunBelter wrote:
    Awesome pick up at very little risk to the Brew Crew. LaPorta was position blocked in Milwaukee anyway. If CC and Sheets leave via free agency, the Brewers will have 5 of the top 32 picks in the draft next season.

    If they yanks don't go HARD after Sheets and/or Sabathia they are foolish, this is one of the only times two Aces of staffs probably make it to the free agency pool. They put TONS of money in old lead off batters and big sluggers, then grab pitchers in their late 30's. If they want another World Series go hard on one of them (sheets) and make sure to sign em. Just sayin' Although I believe Sabathis is staying but Sheets is moving on.
  • ChiGuy23ChiGuy23 Member
    edited July 2008
    U really think CC is staying in Mil even though he turned down a 72 million, four-year extension from the Indians? You honestly think the Brewers will do better then that?
  • nshttnshtt Junior Member
    edited July 2008
    ChiGuy23 wrote:
    U really think CC is staying in Mil even though he turned down a 72 million, four-year extension from the Indians? You honestly think the Brewers will do better then that?

    Yes! Brewers aren't giving up a stud like LaPorte and 2 prospects for half of season. They will make a strong run at him, no doubt. CC turned that down back when he was fresh off a 19-7 season, he might get a similar deal but he isn't getting Santana type contract and isn't getting much more then 72, maybe he just didn't want to stay with cleveland.
  • ProduceProduce Banned
    edited July 2008
    nshtt wrote:
    Brewers aren't giving up a stud like LaPorte and 2 prospects for half of season.



    actually, that's exactly what they are doing
  • chumlychumly Banned
    edited July 2008
    yep they are trying to win it this year they will lose C.C and sheets at the end of the year they will get 5 of the first 35 picks in next years draft so lets hope this move gets them to the post season for the first time in 26 years
  • Duke30Duke30 Senior Member
    edited July 2008
    Just to be clear about the picks, they will get 2 supplemental draft picks after the 1st round has been "completed". However, the Brewers are not the only team that will receive picks so to say they will get 5 of top 35 is not correct. They will draft in their predetermined spot and then all of the teams that have lost top free agents will pick in the supplemental round, not just the Brewers.
  • Mrtk31Mrtk31 Senior Member
    edited July 2008
    So if Hafner & Martinez get healthy, Ctown will have three DH? Well Martinez can catch, but he's getting older.

    Problem seems to be cheap ownership. Manny, Thome, & Phillips are three that used to play for Cleveland.

    CC must not be all that good, but wait...All Star, Cy Young, innings-eater, never in the news....OH,
    I remember, FREE agent!!

    If I couldnt bet on baseball, I'd forget all about it.
  • ChiGuy23ChiGuy23 Member
    edited July 2008
    youre an idiot. V Mart is 29. Wont even get into the rest of your statement.
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