A rumored deal that would send Mariner's star lefty Cliff Lee to the Yankees for top prospect Jesus Montero, along with infielder David Adams and pitcher Zach McAlister, is apparently off.
The Mariners have allegedly balked due to concerns over David Adams bad ankle, which he injured breaking up a double play while at Double-A Trenton about a month ago.
Seattle GM Jack Zduriencik will almost certainly move his All-Star starter. But with more than three weeks left until the trade deadline, Zduriencik will take his time to find the best offer.
It may be difficult for him to land a prospect better than the Yankees' Montero. A unanimous top five prospect at the beginning of the season, Montero has fought his way through a tough adjustment to the Triple-A level and doubts about his ab ...
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Yankees Miss On Cliff Lee: Mariners Reportedly Pull Out Of Pending Deal
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Nathaniel Ballance in MLBComments Off on Yankees Miss On Cliff Lee: Mariners Reportedly Pull Out Of Pending Deal