October 8, 2018

Pettitte? Mussina? Where CC Sabathia fits in Yankees lore

by Felix Pantaleón

CC Sabathia replaced Mike Mussina as the Yankees’ high-priced import and extended his stay with the team by incorporating a cutter that Andy Pettitte helped him refine. As Sabathia readies for what could be his last start as a Yankee — Tuesday night, AL Division Series Game 4, Red Sox — those associations feel ideal….

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Written by Felix Pantaleón

Felix Pantaleon is The Founder of NYYNEWS.com The First & Oldest Independent New York Yankees Content Creator Platform, Since 2005.Follow on Social Media Instagram - X.com

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