was two innings away from reaching the $500,000 bonus. he did not get there. he got ejected for throwing at the batter. sabathia yelling at the rays dugout as he walked off the field. after the game he said he felt that was the right thing to do. the yankees beat the rays 12-1. you know, dave, some people say the yankees should give him the $500,000 bonus anyway because all he was doing was sticking up for his team. i say cc has made over $250 million. he ll be okay. i m glad he took a stand out there. that s character. eric reid. that brings the anthem issue right back when it seemed to be dying down. it will be interesting to see what eric reid will do with the panthers. will he continue to kneel? that is something to watch out when he takes the field. based on the fist erahe rais