TAMPA -- CC Sabathia is no stranger to changing roles, and as the 37-year-old enters his 10th season with the Yankees and 18th season in the Majors, he has transformed from a former rotation ace to a clubhouse leader and someone first-year manager Aaron Boone will likely lean on heavily.
Sabathia is ready to take on his new role, and the left-hander hopes to be someone younger players can come to for advice and guidance.
"I think that's what I'm here to do," Sabathia said. "Obviously perform and try to pitch well, but to also try to be that presence and be here for guys.