Wow! Cliff Lee to the Phillies!

yankeeno7 · July 29, 2009 3:48AM

Just announced on MLB.com

Hyperion · July 29, 2009 3:54AM

Solid move. I dont like having that many LHPs (Esp if we have to face the Cards in the playoffs) but to get a pitcher of that caliber without giving up anything off the major league roster OR any of the top flight prospects is a good deal IMHO.

Anyone know his contract status? Do they have him for next year as well?

MantleMarisFordBerra · July 29, 2009 3:57AM

Bet there's a lot of frustration in Toronto right now. The old saying "Poo or get off the pot" holds true again. Now who will Halladay go to? The Red Sox have expressed interest, but they're a division rival. Methinks Toronto dropped the ball.

SI Story on Lee trade

jeffcbay · July 29, 2009 4:10AM

Let's not forget about Ben Francisco, he's no slouch. They might as well have traded these two guys for a beer and a couple hot dogs. What a waste. This makes two years in a row where the Tribe trades away a reigning Cy Young award winner, while getting nothing in return.

IJustLoveCards · July 29, 2009 4:16AM

he has a year and 2 months left so in essence the phils have lee next year as well...

didnt have to give up happ or drybek, or the other 2 every day players they like.

huge pickup and gave up very little ...

halosfan · July 29, 2009 6:34AM

Good move by the Phils.

alnavman · July 29, 2009 6:45AM

if the trade is true, it really sucks. The Indians are trying their best to rid themselves of all their fans.......al.

stevek · July 29, 2009 6:51AM

Phillies are flying high right now...fresh off a World Series title last season and looking for another...I'm not used to this in Philadelphia pro sports...this here championship stuff. LOL

But there's some tough teams to beat in the playoffs - it still won't be easy.

goose3 · July 29, 2009 6:52AM

<< if the trade is true, it really sucks. The Indians are trying their best to rid themselves of all their fans.......al. >>

Unbelievable.......we'll never see the late '90s again Al.

His record doesn't show it but I'm sure I don't have to tell you Philly fans you are getting one hell of a pitcher.

lawnmowerman · July 29, 2009 7:00AM

Cliff Lee, Sarah Lee, same difference

swartz1 · July 29, 2009 7:07AM

you have to think that this really puts Pedro on the far back burner...

IchiroDeported · July 29, 2009 7:26AM

just dumping salary for prospect, heck i feel like a Pirates fan.

alnavman · July 29, 2009 9:08AM

and they wonder why all the kids in the Cleveland suburbs are wearing Dodger and Yankee hats....Indians have no plan whatsoever, so it seems. About the only thing they do have now is NO PITCHING whatsoever....

baseballfan · July 29, 2009 9:25AM

nice deal for the phillies, he's no halliday but they didn't have to give up that much either. we'll see what pedro gives them from the right side.

nice move

grote15 · July 29, 2009 11:09AM

Wonder is SteveK would consider this a "mercenary" signing?

lbcoach20 · July 29, 2009 11:48AM

As a Tribe fan it is very sad to let Lee go. He's logged the most innings in the league with a good era. The Tribe is trying to do what they can to free up $, but from the fan's perspective it looks bad. I do remember the Bartolo deal for Lee, Sizemore and Phillips. It doesn't appear to be that good right now, but it looks like it will take a few years to see how these guys will work out. C.C. trade doesn't look to stellar yet with LaPorta, but it does seem these young players are going to get their chances in the coming years as that is about all we have in the organization left. Except Grady with a bum elbow, Hafner with a tweaked shoulder that needs rest and Victor. Oh what does the future hold?!

Dboneesq · July 29, 2009 11:53AM

So MAYBE I'll have a few Phillie Phans interested in this by year's end:

Piman58 · July 29, 2009 12:18PM

Sigh.....Tribe ownership is starting to act like the ownership in Major League. We need Willie Mays Hayes and company to restore hope.

airjoedan · July 29, 2009 12:30PM

Hey Doug! That card looks familiar!

ernie11 · July 29, 2009 8:17PM

This trade is better than most trades the Phils make. Although I vaguely remember another time when Von Hayes was traded away from the Phils. Was it Lenny Dykstra who commented on that trade by saying "Great trade! Who did we get?"

joestalin · July 31, 2009 2:09PM

5 hitter gives up one run and goes 2-4 at the plate.

I gotta give Philly upper mngt credit, no way Halladay can hit like Lee.

Kevin

stevek · July 31, 2009 2:20PM

I'm seeing visions of back to back championships...and perhaps back to back to back in 2010!!!!!

lawnmowerman · July 31, 2009 11:10PM

<< I'm seeing visions of back to back championships...and perhaps back to back to back in 2010!!!!! >>

Ah, the prophecy of doom. Counting a 3-peat when the repeat will not even happen...... now.

Hope you're proud of yourself for ruining it for Phillies fans everywhere Steve.

I know I am LOL

WinPitcher · July 31, 2009 11:41PM

Is this true? Phillies are now 'stealing' other teams players?

Geez what is the world coming too?

First we get a mercenary (Ibanez) and now a 'steal'

I was always under the impression that they only used players that they developed.

At least from what Stevek touts.

Steve

stevek · August 1, 2009 12:31AM

<< 

<< I'm seeing visions of back to back championships...and perhaps back to back to back in 2010!!!!! >>

Ah, the prophecy of doom. Counting a 3-peat when the repeat will not even happen...... now.

Hope you're proud of yourself for ruining it for Phillies fans everywhere Steve.

I know I am LOL >>

I just purchased 2009 Phillies World Series tickets off ebay - Phillies versus the Yankees.

Dboneesq · August 1, 2009 12:54AM

<< Hey Doug! That card looks familiar! >>

Yeah Joe .. it's the same one. I still have that one and the Kareem.

joestalin · August 13, 2009 6:49AM

<< Cliff Lee, Sarah Lee, same difference

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dunce comment to the top

lawnmowerman · August 13, 2009 7:01AM

<< 

<< Cliff Lee, Sarah Lee, same difference

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dunce comment to the top >>

You are almost as clueless as Raheem Morris.

Sincerely,

0-7 after 7 games

Dboneesq · August 13, 2009 7:12AM

<< So MAYBE I'll have a few Phillie Phans interested in this by year's end:

>>

RECORD WITH THE PHILLIES: 3-0; 3 starts; 24 IP; one ER given up in each of the 3 starts. This kid is good ... too bad he went to the Sillies! lol

joestalin · August 13, 2009 7:27AM

<< 

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<< Cliff Lee, Sarah Lee, same difference

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dunce comment to the top >>

You are almost as clueless as Raheem Morris.

Sincerely,

0-7 after 7 games >>

LOL, yeah that is what I thought, nothing to saw about the Mets, Bucs will roll and then you will have nothing to say.

Its going to be a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG year for Matty

lawnmowerman · August 13, 2009 7:50AM

<< 

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<< Cliff Lee, Sarah Lee, same difference

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dunce comment to the top >>

You are almost as clueless as Raheem Morris.

Sincerely,

0-7 after 7 games >>

LOL, yeah that is what I thought, nothing to saw about the Mets, Bucs will roll and then you will have nothing to say.

Its going to be a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG year for Matty >>

Didn't know we were talking about the Mets Spin doctor.

Lame

weinhold · December 14, 2010 6:08AM

Deja vu all over again, Yogi.

Also - a prophetic forecast in this thread's penultimate post.

Wow! Cliff Lee to the Phillies!

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