At a press conference in Tampa earlier today, CC Sabathia announced he will retire following the upcoming season, as expected. He’s been saying 2019 will be his final season on his R2C2 podcast since last summer and now it’s official. The big man is hanging up his spikes after the season.
“CC has been a great ambassador for our game, and we are proud that he has represented our organization for the past decade.” said Hal Steinbrenner in a statement. “His competitive spirit is matched only by his devotion to family and his relentless philanthropic pursuits.