Sabathia, who won 251 games during his career, was elected in his first year of eligibility. Tyler Carey lays out why the big lefty more than deserving.

CC Sabathia did not have to ponder long about what team’s cap he wants on his plaque in Cooperstown. In fact, he made the decision weeks ago. Sabathia, who began his career with the Indians in

CC Sabathia on Tuesday got the call that he had made the Baseball Hall of Fame. It did not take long for the former pitcher to make clear what team he wants to represent on his Hall of Fame plaque: the New York Yankees.