The 161 Million Dollar Man

In these times of economic uncertainty for so many families, with workers losing their jobs, homeowners defaulting on their mortgages, and consumer confidence in the basement, it's good to know that professional athletes are still being taken care of. The New York Yankees this week inked pitcher C.C. Sabathia to a deal worth an astonishing $161,000,000 over 7 years. Apparently, this is one industry that's recession-proof. [more]