Should bettors fade CC Sabathia … with the big man showing signs of fading as he approaches his 38th birthday next month?
Sabathia is scheduled to start Friday night’s series opener between the Yankees and Red Sox in The Bronx. Though Sabathia’s season-to-date stats aren’t showing cause for concern, his last eight starts may be.
CC Sabathia since May 10
ERA: 4.50 (disappointing)
WHIP: 1.55 (very high)
IP/Start: 5.5 (borderline)
HRs allowed: 9 (just 3 prior)
Team record: 3-5
Since that stretch began, the Yankees are 23-10 with other starting pitchers, 3-5 with Sabathia.