Cliff Lee And Yankees

Cliff Lee, seemed to go to the Yankees. Lee All-Star left-hander, eligible for free agency after this season, and the Yankees deep budget will give them a big advantage in signing him. But Lee, it turns out, can join the Yankees much earlier.

The Yankees and Mariners have made progress toward trade Lee, according to an official involved in the negotiations, who added that a final decision is now before the Mariners.
The official on condition of anonymity because the deal was not completed. Joel Sherman, New York Post broke the story, saying that the Yankees trade package will include sight Jesus Montero and infielder David Adams.

Lee planned to move against the Yankees at Safeco Field on Friday night, so the transaction can be completed quickly. Would the Yankees four All-Stars in their early rotation, joining the COP Sabathia, Andy Pettitte and Phil Hughes. It would also free the Yankees to trade another starter - presumably, Javier Vazquez - for an offense or bullpen help before the July 31 trading period nonwaiver.

Lee, who won the 2008 AL Su Prize for Young in Cleveland, beat the Yankees twice in 2009 World Series, when he pitched for Philadelphia, and won the first match at the new Yankee Stadium last season. He is 8-3 with a 2.34 earned run average this season, with 89 strikeout and only 6 walks.

Currently, the Yankees are leaning in accordance Vazquez, who would allow them to slide Hughes bullpen, as he comes to his innings limit, and protect them from injury to another starter. But to trade Lee gives them the opportunity. Vazquez can be a free agent after the season, and he would be attractive rental, especially for a team in the National League, where he defeated both last season in Atlanta.

The Yankees had against the trade of young talent that will soon be free agents in recent seasons, passing on Johan Santana trade in December 2007 and Sabathia for the 2008 season. But circumstances are different, because the Yankees depth of sight and second base.

Even without Montero, the Yankees stable high value in including young trap Cervelli-Francisco, Austin Romine and Gary Sanchez. They also have Robinson Cano to play second base for many years.

The Yankees also hope that Lee for many years. Lee, who turns 32 next month, is unlikely to sign a contract extension before the off-season. But he is friends with Sabathia and Burnett and seemed very comfortable at Yankee Stadium. And, of course, the Yankees will probably make it an overwhelming offer a contract to stay.
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