Chicago apologists Jama and Jon have requested that I comment on the contract status of C.C. Sabathia in the wake of the dealing of Johan Santana. This is relevant in that Sabathia is in the final year of his contract as was Santana, and the Indians face the possibility of losing Sabathia without compensation at the conclusion of 2008 festivities.

Here’s the key difference: Cleveland management has clearly stated since this time last year that the Tribe is geared up for a championship run in the 2007-08 window, and Sabathia will be a part of it.  They’ll offer an extension similar to the extension that Minnesota offered Santana, and if he doesn’t take it, then they’ll hope that their pitching depth is as good as it looks and that Sabathia joins Santana in the NL. The Indians are arguably the second best team in baseball, and Tribe GM Mark Shapiro is going to gamble and try to attempt to end Cleveland’s sixty year drought this year. Next year can wait.  GIMME VAUGHN Oh, and, I love the new Twins commercial (it’s on their website) despite the cheap shot (and face it, this spot is better). Still not going to the Dome on my own dime this year.

The fasolalink is: I want to do this in St Paul, on Cathedral Hill, ending at the X. Here’s the quarter- and semi-finals (first actual heat at the five minute mark).

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