New York Yankees: Discussed Cliff Lee Trade a Sign of a Great Farm System

Posted: 9th July 2010 by Joseph DelGrippo in MLB
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UPDATE (July 9, 2010, 4:10 PM) : It appears via several sources that the Lee to the Yankees deal is OFF. The reason has been given that the Mariners did not feel comfortable with the ankle injury of second base prospect David Adams. While I view that excuse as a made up one, it seems to me that the Mariners were using the Yankees as leverage to maybe get a better deal from another team. Or maybe they received a last minute offer which they deem as much better. The Texas Rangers have appeared to become the front funner, likely finally including first base slugger Justin Smoak in the deal. The Mariners obviously liked Smoak over Montero. What this turn of events does not do is lessen the point of the article, which bring sinto focus the vast talent the Yankees h ...

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