Report: Sabathia chooses Yankees, 6-year deal

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I doubt it. He is still a good player but his days at SS are numbered and with Arod at third I dont know where else he could play but 1st. His bat in decline would not be a great fit at first but he would still most likely be a pretty good defender if he gets the hang of it. It is just hard to believe that they will give him $20 million a year for a long term if he continues to decline especially in the field but they simply cant get rid of him.

Look at the decline the last three years, has dropped considerably in every major hitting category and stolen bases. Say that continues the next two years. He'll be looking at returning in 2011 as a 37 year old .285 hitting 1st baseman. He'll have earned over $200 million in salary and who knows how much in endorsements. You don't think he'd give retirement strong consideration at that point?

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Look at the decline the last three years, has dropped considerably in every major hitting category and stolen bases. Say that continues the next two years. He'll be looking at returning in 2011 as a 37 year old .285 hitting 1st baseman. He'll have earned over $200 million in salary and who knows how much in endorsements. You don't think he'd give retirement strong consideration at that point?

Do you think he would coach a la Mattingly? Seems like he loves the game enough.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Do you think he would coach a la Mattingly? Seems like he loves the game enough.

No clue if he'd be interested but most reports are that he's never been a vocal leader in the clubhouse. More a lead by example type. Not sure if that would translate well to coaching.

[timmgirvan]

Interesting.....the only reason I've watched the Yanks in the past is Jeter and
Matsui.......gamers all the way!.....and Posada.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Look at the decline the last three years, has dropped considerably in every major hitting category and stolen bases. Say that continues the next two years. He'll be looking at returning in 2011 as a 37 year old .285 hitting 1st baseman. He'll have earned over $200 million in salary and who knows how much in endorsements. You don't think he'd give retirement strong consideration at that point?

How many guys quit before it is painfully obvious to them they should quit? Lesser players simply wind up unemployed. I dont think Jeter believes he only has 2 years left. Though I have no idea what he is thinking it is a stretch to think he will retire unless he really falls off or gets hurt.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

How many guys quit before it is painfully obvious to them they should quit? Lesser players simply wind up unemployed. I dont think Jeter believes he only has 2 years left. Though I have no idea what he is thinking it is a stretch to think he will retire unless he really falls off or gets hurt.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Amazing how Kent and Bonds can't seem to call it quits. I guess they are holding out hope for being a D.H. Kent brought his kids out on the field for his last start at 2nd base. Thought sure he would have just done it already. He n' Bonds are something else.

[Crown@club]

Bonds could be jail by the time the season starts.

[Antitrust32]

the world champs signed moyer for 2 years, some asian named Park that probably sucks and Chase hopes to be ready for opening day.