TAMPA, Fla. (CBSNewYork) – Another longtime Yankee great is officially preparing for his farewell tour.
During a packed press conference, and surrounded by his family, CC Sabathia announced that 2019 will be his final season in the major leagues.
“I look forward to 2019 being a championship season for us, me going out and giving everything I have, and leaving it all out on the field,” Sabathia said at the Yankees spring training complex in Tampa Saturday.
The 18-year veteran has spent a decade in the Bronx, leading the Yankees to the 2009 World Series title in his first season with the club.