Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia had been rumored to be on the trading block, with the usual big money suspects (Red Sox, Yanks, Cubs, etc.) supposedly interested. So, how did the hurler end up with the Milwaukee Brewers?

Tom Haudricourt of the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL reports that the deal is all but done, with only some last-minute paperwork yet to push through. As the Brewers get Sabathia, Cleveland collects prospect Matt LaPorta and three other minor leaguers in return.

And the Brew Crew expects to put their new acquisition to work right away, as the reigning AL Cy Young winner is scheduled to start Tuesday night against the Rockies.

C.C. & the Brewers looks to be a lethal combination for the NL Central - and in more ways than one. Read more…