There were a lot of question marks next to the name C.C. Sabathia before the season started. No one really knew what to expect out of him. Would he be the ace of old or the out-of-shape, “average” pitcher that he has been the past couple of years. His performance so far this season has undoubtedly shown shades of the ace of old.
Despite sporting a losing record of 3-4, Sabathia leads the Yankees rotation with an ERA of 2.85 through 8 starts. While he isn’t striking out as many batters as he used to, he is finding a way to keep the ball inside the park. He’s only given up 2 home runs so far this season while the rest of the Yankees starters have given up 38 total homers. He’s also been extremely consistent, never giving up more than three earned runs in a start.
Now the reason he has a losing record is another story. The lack of production from the Yankees lineup. In his four loses, the Yanks have put up a total of only 6 runs. Come on offense, give the big guy some support! Hopefully Sabathia stays healthy and keeps up this stellar performance as we get deeper into the season.
~ Gregory Hold
