Sabathia Calls Off Contract Talks
posted 10:18 am Thu February 14, 2008 - WINTER HAVEN, Fla.
Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia has tabled contract talks with the Cleveland Indians.The left-hander, who is eligible for free agency after the 2008 season, says on his Web site that he and his agents have broken off negotiations on an extension with the club. The Indians have recently offered Sabathia a four-year extension believed to be worth $17 million to $18 million per season. Sabathia went 19-7 with a 3.21 ERA and led the majors with 241 innings in 2007. He is Cleveland's first Cy Young winner since Gaylord Perry in 1972.
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