MLB: Yankees to finalize deals for Sabathia, Burnett
Associated Press
NEW YORK — In what might be the final news conference at Yankee Stadium, the team will introduce CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett tomorrow.
The free-agent pitchers reached preliminary agreements last week, with Sabathia getting a $161 million, seven-year contract and Burnett an $82.5 million, five-year deal. Sabathia's agreement is a record amount for a pitcher.
While the news conference will be at the old ballpark, the pair will be taken across the street afterward for photo opportunities at the new $1.3 billion stadium, which is still under construction.