Justin Smoak and Blake Beavan

Did Cliff Lee cost the Rangers too much? Are the Angels looking at their three consecutive division titles as a finished run? Did the Mariners install the foundation of dynasty this afternoon? If this was the Premiere League, would the Oakland A's be a Double-A team yet?

Mariners get: Justin Smoak and Blake Beavan, plus two other guys that not only did not make John Sickels' Top 20 Rangers Prospects List, neither made his "Grade C Honorable Mentions" list either.  Read More

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Mlb Trade Rumors

In what may be a very strange situation, rumors surfaced that Cliff Lee, who planned to break on the New York Yankees late in the evening could be considered in the Seattle Mariners in New York before the end of the weekend.

It may even be entirely possible that he flies from the Pacific Northwest and is manifested in Anaheim All-Star games in the strip.


Reports are in New York, sending top prospect Jesus Montero and second class A. baseman David Adams in Seattle coveted left-handed.

This move seems to make sense for seafarers. Seattle has made it clear that any transaction involving Lee should include the top catching prospects in return.


Nevertheless, while the transition to Lee would be very easy for any team that could make the right package for him, he gives the Yankees 6 above average starter for the rotation of 5 people.

Many of them have already suggested that Javier Vazquez, whose second term of service in New York was shaky, at least, would be considered a much-needed bullpen help or a new offensive force until July 31 trade deadlines.

Nevertheless, the case is still in its infancy, as well as in New York on their rotation can be answered if and when all is completed.

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