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CC Sabathia's summer in Milwaukee taught him about baseball's
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Rewind to July of 2008 during memorable Brewers season
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2008 Topps Update #UH300 C.C. Sabathia Milwaukee
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CC Sabathia 2008 Highlights
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CC Sabathia talks retirement, plus other Brewers alumni
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13 things you forgot about Brewers' acquisition of CC Sabathia
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CC Sabathia's pure will drove the Brewers to a long-awaited
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13 things you forgot about Brewers' acquisition of CC Sabathia
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Former Cleveland ace CC Sabathia receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Sabathia wild, but a winner in debut
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This wild CC Sabathia-Jesse Winker stat will frustrate Brewers fans
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CC Sabathia to be honored by Brewers at Aug. 25 game - WTMJ
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CC Sabathia Reflects on Being Traded to Milwaukee Brewers in 2008
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In only three months, CC Sabathia built a lasting legacy in
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The 5 best trade deadlines in Milwaukee Brewers history