This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 4/5/2012.
C.C. Sabathia was the biggest free agent pitcher on the market in 2009 and the New York Yankees made it there utmost priority to land the 6-4 330 lb power left-handed pitcher to lead their rotation. Sabathia signed with New York and brought a wealth of experience with him after guiding the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers to postseason births in his previous two seasons. The 2007 AL Cy Young Award winner 19-7 3.21 ERA and 209 KO came to New York and lead a revamped rotation and lineup to a World Series title. Over the course of his illustrious Yankees career, Derek Jeter, the 1996 American League Rookie of the Year, has appeared in 11 All-Star games, won 5 Gold Glove awards, and won 5 World Series titles. In 2000, he was named MVP of both the All-Star Game and World Series, making him the first player ever to do so. In 2003 he was named team captain and rightfully so. He has led his team to the Postseason in 15 of his 16 seasons prior to 2011, including 7 World Series. He is perhaps the most clutch performer to ever don the pinstripes, consistently coming up big in big spots. Showing no signs of slowing down, Jeter continues to produce at a staggering clip, breaking club records on a nightly basis. Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia have each hand signed this16x20 photograph. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.