Cliff Lee was traded during 2009-10 off season from Philadelphia to Seattle, however with the Mariners current struggles, Lee probably will be shipped prior to July 31st Major League Baseball trading deadline, similar to being traded last season around same time going from Cleveland to Philadelphia. While helping the Phillies capture NL East, NL Pennant and won two games vs. Yankees during 2009 World Series as New York won it's 27Th world championship. Lee was clearly the Phillies best pitcher surpassing Cole Hamels 2008 World Series & NLCS MVP. Phillies fans wanted to keep Lee for atleast one season with Hamels & Halladay, however Philadelphia recieved minor league players in return from Seattle. Mariners have struggle, they are looking for prospects and will likely receive them, if they trade Lee. Now question is whats the possible destination for Lee when it comes to contendors. Yankees reportly has scouts following Lee during his starts, I'm sure their are other teams in the mix as well, for the services of the former AL Cy Young Award winner. He's currently 7-3 with 2.45 ERA 78 strikeouts vs. 5 walks, after starting the season on DL.
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