Sabathia Rumors Heard in Milwaukee
If recent rumors are true, the Brewers are working really hard toward a deal that would send Cleveland Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia to Milwaukee in exchange for a few of the team’s prospects.The team is trying to close a deal that could send Matt LaPorta, Taylor Green and another Minor Leaguer in return for Sabathia.
Sabathia is the best starting pitcher available as the trade deadline approaches. If the Brewers get Sabathia, then Milwaukee Brewers merchandise sales will go through the roof because that will greatly affect their second half push to making the playoffs. A free agent after the season, Sabathia and the Indians made no progress on a long-term deal to keep the ace in Cleveland past 2008.
The Brewers would likely be willing to part with them if it meant adding a starter like Sabathia for a run that might include the team’s first playoff berth in 26 years.
The window of opportunity for this team to make the playoffs, as it’s assembled now, is a short one.
But for a team that has been absent from the postseason since 1982, taking a gamble that includes losing a couple of prized prospects now might be one the Brewers are willing to make.