For the third time in less than a year, Cliff Lee has a new home. This time, he has joined the Texas Rangers.
Lee, 31, was brought in to help strengthen a relatively inexperienced rotation as the Rangers look to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Much like the past deals Lee has been involved in, the team parting ways with the star pitcher has looked for a huge haul of prospects in return.
The Indians', Phillies', and Mariners' prospects arrived with the glimmer of a brighter future, as each team will expect to find their value in the years to come.
This value is based upon scouting reports and potential. The potential here is the potential to become a dominant ace, a slugging monster, a slick fielder, or a great signal caller is the hook used by the teams who desire Lee's services.
Thus, th ...
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MLB Trade News: Cliff Lee Always Worth More than What He is Traded For
Posted: 10th July 2010 by H. Joseph in MLBComments Off on MLB Trade News: Cliff Lee Always Worth More than What He is Traded For