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Lifestyle => Sports & Entertainment => Topic started by: Mo Z. Dizzle on July 29, 2009, 11:18:10 AM

Title: Phillies get Cliff Lee
Post by: Mo Z. Dizzle on July 29, 2009, 11:18:10 AM

Lee goes to Phillies for prospects (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=ArPL6_mcplF94E8J4OtX.G85nYcB?slug=ge-leephilliesdeal072909&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

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.

Title: Re: Phillies get Cliff Lee
Post by: Twentytwofifty on July 29, 2009, 11:37:38 AM

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. 

Title: Re: Phillies get Cliff Lee
Post by: thisoneguy360 on July 29, 2009, 11:41:56 AM

Good move by Philly

Title: Re: Phillies get Cliff Lee
Post by: Chamillitary Click on July 29, 2009, 12:57:59 PM

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.

Title: Re: Phillies get Cliff Lee
Post by: J.D. Wykid, Esq. on July 29, 2009, 01:42:27 PM

fuck

Title: Re: Phillies get Cliff Lee
Post by: white Boy on July 29, 2009, 05:18:39 PM

 :banana_llama: :banana_llama: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :cow: :cow: :monkey_dance2: :monkey: :banana:

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

Title: Re: Phillies get Cliff Lee
Post by: Quadruple OG on July 29, 2009, 06:09:23 PM

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

 8)

Title: Re: Phillies get Cliff Lee
Post by: MontrealCity's Most on July 29, 2009, 09:40:21 PM

Quote from: Reality Check on July 29, 2009, 06:09:23 PM

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

 8)

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

Title: Re: Phillies get Cliff Lee
Post by: Chamillitary Click on July 29, 2009, 09:47:45 PM

Quote from: Mtl 's M-0-s-T on July 29, 2009, 09:40:21 PM

Quote from: Reality Check on July 29, 2009, 06:09:23 PM

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

 8)

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. :-\