Comparing The Cliff Lee and CC Sabathia Trades

The Cleveland Indians have made dreams come true for two National League teams and nightmares for most National League hitters in the grand scheme of two seasons.   In 2008, the Indians traded heralded ace and reigning American League Cy Young award winner CC Sabathia to the Milwaukee Brewers for several young prospects including outfield stud Matt LaPorta. This move shook the playoff race in the NL as the Brewers were riding with a chip on their shoulder as the underdog.   They already had a young talented ace in right-hander Ben Sheets. Sabathia proved to be worth more than the Brewers bargained for, as he posted jaw dropping statistics.   Sabathia’s 11-2 record and 1.65 ERA in 17 starts helped the duo become a force down the stretch as the Brewers fought through August and September with a 30-23 record; just enough to taste the 2008 post season as the Wild Card contender. However, Sabathia was overused in the latter part of September and showed fatigue in a G...