Clock ticking on CC Sabathia’s decision

November 21, 12:22 PMNew York Yankees ExaminerPete Sabatini

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It’s been reported here that CC Sabathia won’t be making a decision until after Thanksgiving, but Hal Steinbrenner is now stepping up the pressure.

The new Boss said on Thursday, “We've made him an offer. It's not going to be there forever.”

There have been no reports of competitive bids for Sabathia.  The Yankees’ record-breaking offer is still the only one on the table, but Greg Genske, Sabathia’s agent, is clearly trying to get some other suitors to throw their hats in the ring to push the bidding.

CC made his preference known for the west coast and for the National League, but if no other team can compete with the Yankees’ offer, Sabathia’s preference will not factor.

The Yankees are making plays for AJ Burnett and Derek Lowe as well, but CC Sabathia is the number one free agent target for the Yankees.

Andy Pettitte has made his wishes to pitch for the Yankees in 2009 clear and has indicated that he would accept a pay cut.  With Mike Mussina retired, signing Pettitte must just be a matter of details.

Photo: Hal Steinbrenner, the newly-approved control person of the New York Yankees baseball team speaks at a press conference following a meeting at corporate headquarters, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in New York. Baseball owners unanimously approved the change in control during a meeting Thursday. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)