CLIFF LEE RUMORS & GOSSIP
Cliff Lee: Where Does the Philadelphia Phillies Starter Fit Into the Team’s Plans for the Future?
Now that he’s in his second stint with the Philadelphia Phillies, Cliff Lee is here to stay. He signed a five-year, $120 million deal with the Phillies in the 2010 offseason, turning down a seven-year, $148 million contract with the New York Yankees in the process, and thus establishing himself instantly as a Philly faithful favorite.
Lee was everything the team hoped he would...
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The 1987 4-Man Rotation: End of an Era
The 1980's witnessed the end of the 4-man rotation in baseball. Starting pitchers were becoming pricey and valued fragile commodities, not to mention bullpen specialist were starting to be used more frequently (thanks a lot LaRussa). Days of guys pitching 7-8 innings on 3 days rest became a thing of the past, as a quality start was defined as 6+ IP with 3 runs or less allowed...
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Cliff Lee and Fastball Velocity
Cliff Lee certainly was worth his newly-earned free agent salary last season for the Philadelphia Phillies. Lee kept his end of the bargain for the "dream" rotation that nearly overcame some of his team's offensive deficiencies but fell short of their World Series goal. Lee and Halladay in particular have become as automatic a value package as you can find anywhere. According to...
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Top Moment #3: Lee’s Flawless Month of June
AP Photo | Matt SlocumCliff Lee had a fabulous month of August, going 5-0 with a 0.45 earned run average. He had a 0.78 WHIP and opponents batted .173 against him. Pretty impressive numbers, right? But guess what is even more scary? That wasn’t even his best month of the 2011 season. While Lee had an unbelievable August, his month of June was even more incredible.Lee’s first...
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Cliff Lee and the four-seam fastball
Cliff Lee can be described as a surgeon. Hitters may feel more like he's performing a vivisection, but that's just a matter of perspective. Lee's impressive collection of scalpels includes a cutter, curve, sinker, change-up and slider.
But it's his fifth pitch, a four-seam fastball, which is our focal point for the moment. Specifically, where he throws it and when...
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16 days ago
Top Moments #6: Welcome Back Cliff Lee
It came as a surprise when it was revealed that the Phillies were the "mystery team."This top moment technically happened in 2010, but since it occurred during the offseason and was not part of our 2010 Top Moment series, we will include it in the 2011 edition.I remember December 14 and 15 clearly. I was up late reviewing for finals, and because I am so “studious...
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Top Moment #19: Lee’s First Shutout of the Season
There’s nothing quite like a strikeout highlight reel. The umpire continuously rings up batters or hitters keep swinging and missing. The pitches look nasty, making the batter look like he never stood a chance. All the pitcher’s opposition can do is walk back to the dugout with his head down. Collectively punching out 1,299 batters in 2011, the Phillies pitching...
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December 26, 2011
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December 26, 2011
Random Athlete Of The Day- Lee Stevens
DeWain Lee Stevens, better known as Lee Stevens, is a former MLB first baseman/DH from none other than Kansas City, Missouri. Stevens was drafted out of high school by the California Angels of California (at the time) in the 1986 MLB Draft. Stevens was called up to the show in 1990. He hit 7 homeruns and drove in 32, but hit an off-putting .214 batting average his rookie season...
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December 09, 2011
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December 09, 2011
Lee Handed Third Consecutive Postseason Loss In 5-4 Defeat.
Last night was tough, but I assure you, it will get better.
Cliff Lee stole our hearts in 2009, leading the Phillies to the World Series on a 4-0 postseason record and a 1.56 ERA. He led the Rangers to the World Series as well last year, but his unsuccessfulness in the World Series continued last night. In 6 innings, Lee allowed 12 hits, 5 earned runs, while walking 2 and striking...
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October 03, 2011
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October 03, 2011
Lee Not Bad, Just Unlucky
According to Phillies Twitter experts, Cliff Lee pitched a gem last night. He didn't give up 12 hits in 6 innings, luck did. He didn't allow 5 runs in 6 innings, luck did. Nope, he was stellar as always, because he struck out 9, only walked 2, and didn't surrender any homeruns.Malarkey!I'm sick of all this BABIP nonsense. Not all pitches are created equal. Not...
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October 03, 2011
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October 03, 2011
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