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50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings: CC Sabathia
- The Yankees signed CC Sabathia on December 10, 2008, in a seven-year, $161 million deal, the largest free-agent pitcher contract at the time.
- Sabathia addressed concerns about Yankees’ clubhouse divisions, helping the team rebuild a unified culture.
- Sabathia quickly delivered for the Yankees in 2008, posting 19 wins and helping them return to October after a subpar previous season.
- Sabathia became a postseason stalwart, starting Game 1 of the 2009 ALDS and contributing to the Yankees’ World Series win.
- Sabathia’s leadership and resilience were highlighted as key factors enabling the Yankees to win the 2009 World Series and restore championship culture.
- Sabathia opted into extra years later in his contract to help preserve his role with the Yankees beyond 2011.
- Sabathia finished his Yankees career with 251 wins and 3,093 strikeouts, becoming a franchise staple.
- Sabathia’s 2009 World Series title remains a defining moment of his Yankees tenure.
- The story positions Sabathia’s signing within a broader ‘50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings’ series.
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