I don't think they will. For one main reason.
Starting pitcher health is a very volatile thing. It's hard to give a contract to any starting pitcher for an extended period of time. Clubs are also usually more prone to give out more money and less years then more years.
If you look at C.C's body type (overweight), I don't see a team who rarely signs anybody to a long-term deal sign a starting pitcher with weight problems to a long-term contract. Personally, I feel C.C is another Bartolo Colon in the making.
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