"The Yankees have put together a contract proposal for CC Sabathia the left-handed ace will receive shortly.

Will it be good enough for Sabathia to not opt out of the final four years and $92 million remaining on his current contract and become a free agent? Sabathia has until three days after the World Series ends to make an opt-out decision.

Though retaining Sabathia to front a shaky rotation is the Yankees' top priority, there are other issues in their universe less complicated. All that is standing between GM Brian Cashman and a new deal is his signature. In addition to Sabathia's opt-out, the Yankees have three days after the World Series to exercise options on Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher. The Yankees are certain to pick up a $14 million option on Cano, considered by many to be the premier hitter in the American League."