“Holy Cow” would be what the late Chicago Cubs broadcaster, Harry Caray, would be saying about pitcher CC Sabathia being on the verge of signing seven year, $161 million deal, to pitch for the New York Yankees.

That’s a cool $23 million per season. In the worst of economic times, this 28 year old is about to sign the largest contract ever for a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Baseball. In comparison, Yankee’s infielder Alex Rodriguez made $28 million last season and Derek Jeter made $21.6 million.

Sabathia’s lifetime Earned Run Average (ERA) is 3.66. He has won 117 games and lost 73 in his seven year career.

Is this a great country or what? Teachers, police officers, and firefighters make $30, $40, or $60 thousand a year, while men playing a game make millions.