Recently dubbed the "rock-solid, no-questions-asked, No.1 trade target in baseball" by Larry Stone of the Seattle Times, Cliff Lee has done nothing but improve his trade value every time he takes the mound.
Last week, I discussed where the Mariners could send Cliff Lee as a second half rental. The consensus leading contenders in the Cliff Lee sweepstakes are the New York Mets and Minnesota Twins.
The Mets recently stated that they are interested in acquiring starting pitching more than any other position, and Cliff Lee is reportedly fine with playing in New York. The Mets, however, may not be able to match the Seattle Mariners' asking price. Any of Ike Davis, Jenrry Meija, or Jonathon Niese could catch the Mariners' attention, but the Mets are unlikely to include any of them.
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MLB Trade Rumors: Cliff Lee to the Minnesota Twins?
Posted: 27th June 2010 by Scotty Kimberly in MLBComments Off on MLB Trade Rumors: Cliff Lee to the Minnesota Twins?