Apr 29, 2018; Anaheim, CA, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) reacts while leaving the field during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees has been struggled with going the distance all season. Part of this reason is because of his knee issues which have placed him on the injured list several times this season.
Sabathia knows that he can still get guys out at the major league level. Many believe that his struggles this season are stemmed from his knee problems. “I think if this team wasn’t in a position to win a championship, I probably would have had the surgery a long time ago,” said Sabathia.
Something I could see Sabathia doing in the postseason is following an opener. In example, Chad Green could go two innings and Sabathia could go three after him. That’s five innings from quality pitchers with postseason experience and Sabathia wouldn’t be overused.
When asked about his preference for being a starter or a bullpen guy Sabathia said, “It doesn’t matter. Whatever my role is in the postseason, I’m good for it.” Aaron Boone also has spoken on it, saying that they are considering every option.
Sabathia described his knee pain as a “level 10,” which he’s had all season. “There’s nothing really to manage,” Sabathia said. “If you wheel me around in a wheelchair … there’s nothing I can do. It flares up when it flares up. I feel good right now and knock on wood it continues to feel good.”
Sabathia has made 21 starts for the New York Yankees this season and is credited to a 5-8 record. He holds a 4.95 ERA in 103.2 innings pitched.
The 39-year-old has nine years and 15 series of postseason experience. In those nine years, Sabathia has a 10-7 record with a 4.31 ERA.
This post was published on 2019-09-14 09:00
