
11-06-2008, 06:10 AM
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With CC priced for too many $$, Tribe still searching for bargain improvements
by Paul Hoynes Wednesday November 05, 2008, 10:25 PM
Chuck Crow/The Plain DealerIf CC Sabathia was interested in returning to a midsize market for a midsize multimillion-dollar deal, the Indians reminded the pitcher's agents on Wednesday of their interest. But baseball's upper crust --- Yankees, Dodgers, Angels --- are certain to price the Indians out of the chase.
DANA POINT, Calif. -- When GM Mark Shapiro met with CC Sabathia's agents Tuesday at the general managers meetings, it sounded like a fond farewell. "We were just touching base," said Shapiro. "We talked about potential scenarios that could develop and re-affirmed our interest."
The Indians' interest in Sabathia is limited by money. The 6-7 left-hander could be in line for a $150 million contract this winter. It was the reason the Indians traded him to Milwaukee on July 7 for four players.
"I don't handicap the free-agent market," said Shapiro. "CC's going to be the premier, if not one of the premier free agents, this winter. ... Our belief in the guy and our appreciation for him never waver. I'd never eliminate ourselves from it."
The reality is that the Yankees, Dodgers and Angels want Sabathia. The Yankees and Angels have loads of cash. The Dodgers aren't doing badly either. GM Ned Colletti on Wednesday made Manny Ramirez a reported two-year offer worth $50 million with an option for a third year.
The Indians are far removed from that reality.
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