The reason why this was a stupid move was that there was no upside. What was the benefit of Sabathia pitching? A nice number on his baseball card? All there was was downside, Sabathia hitting for himself, tiring him out when his command was questionable, and putting even more rust on a bullpen that doesn't get enough innings as it is. As for Sabathia saying he was fine to go, Pedro Martinez told Grady Little he was fine too.