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Buzz: Think Johan, then Think Sabathia

by Matthew Cerrone on October 28th, 2007 at 10:46 am

So far this off-season, there has been a lot of rumors and reports regarding the Twins and LHP Johan Santana, who can be a free agent after next season.

However, the Indians are in a similar situation with LHP C.C. Sabathia, who can also be a free agent after next season.

According to Patrick McManamon in the Beacon Journal, Indians GM Mark Shapiro said last week that he intends to address Sabathia’s contract during this offseason, “with the goal of having things finished before spring training.”

In the report, McManamon writes, “If (Sabathia) chooses not to re-sign, the Indians owe it to themselves and their fans to listen to trade offers.”

The 28–year-old Santana is 94–33 with a 3.22 ERA during his career, while Sabathia, 27, is 100–63 with a 3.83 ERA.