C.C. Sabathia Officially Traded To Brewers

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia was officially traded Monday from the Cleveland Indians to the Milwaukee Brewers for four prospects.

Sabathia, eligible for free agency after the season, went 19-7 with a 3.21 ERA last season and gives the Brewers another power pitcher to pair with Ben Sheets as Milwaukee tries to make the playoffs for the first time since 1982.

Sabathia is the first reigning Cy Young winner to be traded since Roger Clemens was dealt to the New York Yankees after winning the award with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1998.

Sabathia was scheduled to arrive in Milwaukee before Monday night’s game against Colorado and to pitch against the Rockies on Tuesday night. He also is expected to pitch against Cincinnati on Sunday, giving him a pair of starts for his new team at home leading into the All-Star break.

Milwaukee sent Cleveland left fielder Matt LaPorta, pitchers Rob Bryson and Zach Jackson and a player to be named.

Melvin said the Brewers’ strong farm system gave him flexibility to deal away a good prospect.


This Below Is From My Post From Yesterday:

"The Brewers wanted Sabathia, who rejected a $72 million, four-year extension from the Indians during spring training, on their pitching staff in time to get him two starts before the All-Star break, according to multiple media reports. Sabathia, who is 6-8 with a 3.83 ERA this season, could debut in Milwaukee against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.

The Addition of Sabathia makes Milwaukee even more dangerous. The Brewers instantly have enough to catch up with the Cardinals and the division leading Chicago Cubs.

My first thought, as a National League Baseball Fan of hearing this was "All Right! Now we get to see C.C. Sabathia actually swing the bat in something more than interleague play!

Sabathia is even a great hitter and a great pitcher, one of the best in all of baseball!

If I'm a Milwaukee Brewers Division Rival reading this, My First thought would be something along the lines of "Oh Snap!"

The Brewers have not won the division since 1982, when they were in the American League. They have taken a huge step to attaining their goal of making the postseason and ultimately winning the World Series."