CC Sabathia's 19-year career is over and he truly left everything on the mound.
Published 6:23 PM EDT Oct 18, 2019Sabathia, still in severe pain a day later, his left arm in a sling, showed little emotion, saying his spirits have been buoyed by the gracious text messages, the glorious tributes, and fan applause.
His prized left shoulder, the one leading him to the Hall of Fame, finally gave way on an 90-mph pitch to Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz in the eighth inning.The man gave it everything he had, leaving the game with absolutely no regrets.Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports It’s over with the Yankees making it official by replacing him on the postseason roster with reliever Ben Heller. Even if the Yankees miraculously recovered from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Houston Astros in the ALCS, he’d be ineligible for the World Series.
“When I was throwing those pitches to Springer,’’ Sabathia said, “ I couldn't even look up to see where I was throwing the ball. I was just letting it go and whatever happened, happened. …“I think everyone understands how authentic it is and genuine,’’ Boone said. “He's the best. I mean, he's how you would draw it up from a teammate standpoint, from a competitor standpoint.
“But as far as a ballplayer, a competitor, and a teammate, it's hard to draw it up any better than CC Sabathia.’’
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