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    Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    Hank Steinbrenner to File Grievance Over Brewers Use of Sabathia | Larry Brown Sports

    Last year’s AL Cy Young winner, CC Sabathia, was acquired a month prior to the trading deadline by the Brewers from the Indians. Since the acquisition, Sabathia has been nothing short of brilliant, going 10-2 with Milwaukee winning 13 of the 16 games he started. Sabathia has been quite the workhorse since his acquisition, throwing three straight complete games in July, and three more in August, totaling an astounding (by today’s standards) six complete games in 16 starts. And since falling out of the wild card lead, the Brewers have decided to pitch CC on three days rest as opposed to the standard four in each of his last two starts. They have also said they wouldn’t hesitate to pitch Sabathia on Sunday (also on three days rest) if it were necessary.

    While Milwaukee’s worrying about making the playoffs for the first time since 1982, the Yankees have already been eliminated from postseason contention — for the first time in 14 years. Hank Steinbrenner already stated that he expects the Yankees to win the World Series next year, and that he plans on Sabathia being one of their big free agent signings in the off-season. That’s why he’s filing a grievance with MLB, saying that the Brewers are abusing Sabathia, mere months before CC’s set to become a free agent:

    “I cannot believe that they would let him throw as many innings as they have,” Steinbrenner said, noting Sabathia’s elevated innings and pitch counts with Milwaukee. “That’s reckless and despicable,” he continued. “They could be ruining a Cy Young arm all for one run at the postseason. It’s irresponsible and illegitimate.”

    “He’s going to be a premier pitcher on the free agent market and he’ll be damaged goods.” Reminded that his comments could be construed as tampering, Hank replied, “Everyone knows that we’re the New York Yankees, and when we set our eyes on something we want, we always get it. We’re moving into a new ballpark as you all well know and we’ll need some top shelf arms to strengthen the rotation. You figure it out.”

    While this would certainly be the first case of its kind that I can remember, I’m not too surprised by it. I know Sabathia’s a gamer, but I’m surprised his agent hasn’t said anything yet. We’re talking about a $140 million arm that’s in jeopardy right now, and CC seems to be playing into it. Gotta love Steinbrenner, too, for being as ballsy as he is.
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    I wonder if this could backfire as tampering, imagine if MLB didn't let the Yankees sign him... Hank would be so up in arms...

    Pitchers pitch on 3 days rest if their team needs the help...its happening to Johan...don't see Hank complaining there... and ohh by the way i'm not so sure Sabathia ends up in NY
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    He lacks standing to file the grievance.

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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    you know the funny thing? I could see him actually thinking that.
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    He's very right on this issue. He's absolutely right. I just wish he would make claims like this when it doesn't have anything to do with his team. But he's right, for once, rather than just wanting to hear himself talk
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    Quote Originally Posted by NYgiantsfan5689 View Post
    He's very right on this issue. He's absolutely right. I just wish he would make claims like this when it doesn't have anything to do with his team. But he's right, for once, rather than just wanting to hear himself talk
    You're joking....right?
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    Quote Originally Posted by NYgiantsfan5689 View Post
    He's very right on this issue. He's absolutely right. I just wish he would make claims like this when it doesn't have anything to do with his team. But he's right, for once, rather than just wanting to hear himself talk

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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    Anyone think the Yanks wouldnt do the same exact thing if they were .5 game behind Boston and it meant playoffs or sitting at home in October? Hypocrisy IMO.

    If they thought Wang would be the difference between playoffs and sitting at home Im sure if possible theyd run him out there this last week.
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    You guys who think I'm crazy. The Brewers know they're not going to have Sabathia next year. It is for this AND ONLY THIS REASON why they would pitch him ON 3 DAYS REST. I'm not crazy. Hank is, but sometimes even crazy people are right every so often. A blind squirrel occasionally will get a nut.
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    Quote Originally Posted by Slyder View Post
    Anyone think the Yanks wouldnt do the same exact thing if they were .5 game behind Boston and it meant playoffs or sitting at home in October? Hypocrisy IMO.

    If they thought Wang would be the difference between playoffs and sitting at home Im sure if possible theyd run him out there this last week.
    To pitch Wang or Joba on 3 days rest would be idiocy. Even Hank would never go for that.
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    Quote Originally Posted by NYgiantsfan5689 View Post
    You guys who think I'm crazy. The Brewers know they're not going to have Sabathia next year. It is for this AND ONLY THIS REASON why they would pitch him ON 3 DAYS REST. I'm not crazy. Hank is, but sometimes even crazy people are right every so often. A blind squirrel occasionally will get a nut.
    I'm sure wanting to make the playoffs has nothing to do with it.
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    I don't see Hank signing the cheques, so he has no reason to say anything.

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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    Dude, this had nothing to do with the playoffs. Granted it had everything to do with him wanting to sign Sabathia in the offseason. And in that sense it's greedy, yes. But SOMEONE needed to say it. Just sucks that it's Hank
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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

    Once again:

    Please read the article.

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    Re: Hank Steinbrenner to file grievace over Brewers' use of Sabathia

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