This was the CC Sabathia the Yankees needed to see

by Felix Pantaleón

CC Sabathia’s troubled right knee was no issue in his first start in 11 days. The soon-to-be 39-year-old’s first start back from the injured list was nearly as strong. Making his return from another bout of inflammation in his right knee — requiring a cortisone injection, and fluid drained — Sabathia matched his longest start…