The news was surprising to many:
wow CC Sabathia
— Anhelito (@xMOONS) October 5, 2015
So shocking but glad he has chosen to get help!! @CC_Sabathia prayers for you and family. #Yankees #pitcherproblems #HuntForOctober
— Jenna Adcock (@Jenna__LeeAnn) October 5, 2015
Check out these posts of support:
I hope CC get's the help he needs and the Yankees can make a postseason push! We'll see you in 2016 CC, all the best! #Yankees @CC_Sabathia
— K.J. Hanna (@CALivinNYMind) October 5, 2015
I applaud @CC_Sabathia for receiving the help he needs. It's not easy! I wish CC the best. Very proud.
— Matty McFeeley (@MattMcFeeley) October 5, 2015
Didn't think it was possible but I #respect @CC_Sabathia even more now
— John Vachon (@JPVpoint3) October 5, 2015
@ABC7NY Good for him. He's a brave man to do this, a lot of people are in denial he's aware that he needs help... #proud #prayers #NYY
— Kellie Tarsia (@kittytriplet) October 5, 2015
And these people addressed the boldness of this announcement and timing:
CC Sabathia has just shown more honesty than players who try to make up lame excuses/apologies for getting caught using PEDs
— Isaac Rodriguez (@isaacfromCT) October 5, 2015
Think it's tough staying away from baseball this time of year? It's not even an inch of the battle that CC Sabathia is up against. Good luck
— Andrew Evans (@Evans__25) October 5, 2015
And other MLB players and athletes are showing their support for Sabathia, too:
We all support you, Big Man. #WePlayForCC #Teammates #Brothers
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) October 6, 2015
I'm happy that @CC_Sabathia decided to do what's best for him and his family. We are all supportive of your decision brother!
— Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) October 5, 2015
thoughts and prayers for you @CC_Sabathia. To realize that there are more important things than the game takes courage! I applaud you.
— R.A. Dickey (@RADickey43) October 5, 2015
Much respect to my bro @CC_Sabathia
— Justin Tuck (@JustinTuck) October 5, 2015
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