CC

As I'm sure we are all aware of by now, CC Sabathia has been traded to the Brew Crew for spare parts. This begs the question on whether or not Milwaukee should have done it. Milwaukee is to small market what AROD is to infidelity. There is no way that Milwaukee can now re-sign both Ben Sheets and CC Sabathia. Basically CC will be a gun for hire this year to try and get the Brewers over the hump and allow all of the crazy fans across the pond to drink all the Milwaukee's Best they can find after a World Series victory.
I still happen to like this trade from the Brewers perspective. They haven't made the playoffs since I've been born. In fact, I could owe my life to their organization. My parents just might have christened their last playoff appearance. . . the timing is about right. . . Were my parents Brewer fans? Anyway, their fans deserve a chance to win the Series after a long drought, and this is about the best opportunity for them to do it. Sheets is a free agent that has made it clear he will test the waters in the offseason. AKA, I'm outta here.
Adding Sabathia to the mix gives the Brewers as good of a shot as any NL team to make the World Series. They now have a one - two punch unrivaled in the NL, and we all know what wins playoff series. Adding a respectable offense to the mix including Fielder, Braun, and Hart makes this club a force through the second half of the season. Mark my words, this club will make the playoffs.
In my mind, neither Sheets or Sabathia will be a Brewer next year. The brass is taking their shot right now, before either of these players ask for a 15 mill a year deal for 6 years. The Crew just won't be able to match the dollars and glamour of other big league teams in the offseason. They are taking their shot now, and even though they gave up some good young players, they are going for it all right now and you have to love an owner who is willing to take his shot. We all know the window of opportunity in MLB can be very short, and at least they are playing the game on their own terms. Next year Yovanni Gallardo will be their ace, and they will sink back into mediocrity, ala the Florida Marlins after their 2003 Series win.