CC Sabathia knows first-hand about layering significant risk with free agency nearing and understands the mindset to soldier on while physically compromised.
A few minutes after a discussion on these topics in conjunction to Kevin Durant, Sabathia posted on Twitter a picture of him and his friend sitting courtside with the words: “You’re a true Warrior @KDTrey5 with my respect forever get well soon!”
A commonality exists between Sabathia and Durant that would ratchet up the Yankees pitcher’s empathy and admiration after watching Durant crumble with an Achilles injury during NBA Finals Game 5 in Toronto on Monday night.