Phillies get Cliff Lee

[Mo Z. Dizzle]

Lee goes to Phillies for prospects

The Philadelphia Phillies seriously bolstered their chances of repeating as World Series champions by outbidding several teams for reigning American League Cy Young award winner Cliff Lee(notes) of the Cleveland Indians, according to baseball sources.

The Phillies also received left fielder Ben Francisco(notes), and in return, the Indians netted a strong group of prospects: Class A right-handed pitcher Jason Knapp, Class AAA right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco(notes), shortstop Jason Donald(notes) and catcher Lou Marson(notes).

The Dodgers and Angels, among other teams, had pushed hard for Lee, whose market expanded in recent days when it became clear that the price tag for Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay(notes) was extremely steep.

Lee, who has spent his entire eight-year with the Cleveland Indians, had a rebirth last season when he went 22-3 with a 2.54 ERA. He is only 7-9 this season for the disappointing Indians, but his ERA is 3.14.

[Twentytwofifty]

Nice pick up for the Phillies, don't know much about the quality of those prospects they gave up but it's a great pick up short-term. 

[thisoneguy360]

Good move by Philly

[Chamillitary Click]

they gave up Knapp, wow.

but big pick up, as long as he can stay effective; but it's a switch of leagues, so maybe the NL won't touch him for the rest of the year.

[J.D. Wykid, Esq.]

fuck

[white Boy]

 

they stole him, them prospects are good, but for a pitcher of lee's stature, and the instant impact he will have, and the playoff and world series help, siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick

[Quadruple OG]

*looks forward to attending ANOTHER Phillies World Series Parade in October***

 

[MontrealCity's Most]

*looks forward to attending ANOTHER Phillies World Series Parade in October***

 

yeah there looking real good, apparently they havent gave up on Doc HOliday either..

[Chamillitary Click]

*looks forward to attending ANOTHER Phillies World Series Parade in October***

 

yeah there looking real good, apparently they havent gave up on Doc HOliday either..

doubt he ends up in Philly, but if so, that would end this season early.