CLIFF LEE RUMORS & GOSSIP

Cliff Lee: 2013 Cy Young Candidate?

Lee wants to win but may be smiling just like this if he picks up NL Cy Young hardware in 2013. Cliff Lee picked up his ninth win of the year last night, holding the Nationals to a pair of solo homers, striking out nine, and walking none. Lee baffled Nats hitters all night and did so while pitching with a blister on his hand. Lee’s ERA decreased to 2.53 and his xFIP fell to 3.15...
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5 hours ago  |  Discuss

Lee leads Phils to second straight win over Nats

It’s funny how fast things can change. Just two days after finishing up an atrocious road-trip against three bad teams, the Phillies have won two straight against the Nationals, with a chance to sweep the series on Wednesday. Cliff Lee allowed a solo home run to Jayson Werth in the fourth, but the Phillies came back to score four straight runs, which was all they would need in...
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13 hours ago  |  Discuss

Trade target of the day: Cliff Lee

(April 30, 2013 – Source: Jason Miller/Getty Images North America) With June wrapping up soon and July on the way, I’ll be looking into some trade targets and rumors surrounding the Giants and A’s until they actually do (or do not) happen. Cliff Lee is having quite the season.The Giants are short a starting pitcher. Hey, perfect! This is what I’m assuming most fans are thinking...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

No Blueprint For Trading Pitchers Like Lee

Cliff Lee made headlines today for his comments to Jim Salisbury when asked “You came here to win. How tough is it to be here on a team that’s spinning its wheels around .500 and has a real uphill road?“: The past year and a half hasn’t gone the way I anticipated, but that’s why you play the games. You never know. I don’t think anyone here is happy with the way we’ve...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Twins brace for Phillies ace Cliff Lee in series finale

The bullpen and the lineup are major culprits of the Philadelphia Phillies' longest losing streak of the season. They hope starting Cliff Lee means they won't have to rely much on either one. Lee will try to help the Phillies end their skid in the finale of a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Philadelphia (31-35) has seen its relievers post...
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Young Brewers fan shares his Twizzlers with Cliff Lee (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. A young Milwaukee Brewers fan put on a nice demonstration of hospitality by sharing one of his Twizzlers with Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee during Friday night's game at Miller Park. Lee was warming up in the on-deck circle for one of his at-bats when the young Brewers fan in the second row offered him a Twizzler, which Lee...
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10 days ago  |  Discuss

Video: Cliff Lee gets licorice from fan while in on-deck circle

Your browser does not support iframes.It's been said that sharing is caring. But what about if that sharing comes with the enemy?Well, one young Milwaukee Brewers fan was feeling generous Friday night when Phillies pitcher stepped into the on-deck circle. The fan was munching on some licorice when he decided to offer up a piece to Lee, as well.As you can see, Lee happily accepts...
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11 days ago  |  Discuss

At age 34, Cliff Lee is as good (or better) than ever

There are two things that are certain when it comes to Cliff Lee this year—he is having a monster season so far, and he is not getting any younger. But he might just be getting better. I dug up some research on Lee, and tried to put what he has done both this season, and since re-joining the Phillies in 2011, into perspective. I found that age has made no difference in his output...
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11 days ago  |  Discuss

Phillies rumors: Cliff Lee wants to remain a Phillie

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee recently told reporters that he wouldn't be shocked if he was traded this summer. Despite this solid grasp on reality, Lee told Bob Brookover and Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer that his first choice is to remain with the Phillies. "Yeah, this is where I signed as a free agent and this is where I want to be," said...
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Cliff Lee May Be Traded But No Trade List Includes 20 Teams

If you are Philadelphia Phillies starter Cliff Lee there are some things that come with the territory.  Being the subject of trade rumors year after year is as much a part of him as being handed the ball every five days. Lee’s been traded three times, including an offseason deal from Philadelphia to Seattle.In fact Lee  he accepts this part of the business when asked about  the...
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15 days ago  |  1 Comment
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