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Phillies, Lee Might Talk Extension This Winter
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino, the Phillies have internally discussed the idea of signing Cliff Lee to a long-term contract extension this offseason.
"Clearly, it's on our minds, but we haven't made a decision if we will yet," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Wednesday. "Naturally you have to think about it, but we're more focused on him pitching in this series." Lee has been lights out this postseason and went 7-4 with a 3.39 ERA with the Phillies during regulation. He's due for a massive contract, but the Phillies hold a $9MM bargain option on him for 2010 so they will essentially hold the upper hand if negotiations take place this winter.
Lee may have to put in another ace-like season in Philadelphia if he wants the kind of money (seven years, $161MM) that CC Sabathia was awarded last winter. Or perhaps he'll want to capitalize on his fantastic 2009 postseason and settle on a long-term deal that, either way, will be fairly handsome.
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Phillies better get the job done soon or Theo will try ravel him in or Lackey.
Posted by: Richard Gilboy | November 04, 2009 at 08:56 PM
So do you mean Lee May or Cliff Lee?
Posted by: Grant77 | November 04, 2009 at 09:03 PM
I'd give Lee May 161 mllion.
Posted by: Grant77 | November 04, 2009 at 09:04 PM
~offtopic, looks like tonight could become a devastating blow out for the phils.
Posted by: Richard Gilboy | November 04, 2009 at 09:15 PM
So do you mean Lee May or Cliff Lee?
Posted by: Grant77 | November 04, 2009 at 09:03 PM
How dumb are you?
Posted by: soxfan93 | November 04, 2009 at 09:26 PM
As a Braves fan, I hope they either don't sign him, or overpay him. Either one would be nice. Heck it won't even matter seeing the Phils won't win the division next year or the next :)
Posted by: Darion | November 04, 2009 at 09:35 PM
The Phillies are a dynasty if they sign Lee long term
Posted by: Martin | November 04, 2009 at 09:48 PM
It's just a joke, only a redsox fan would be stupid enough to not get that. They changed the title anyways, aww.
Posted by: Grant77 | November 04, 2009 at 10:11 PM
It's just a joke, only a redsox fan would be stupid enough to not get that. They changed the title anyways, aww.
Posted by: Grant77 | November 04, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I'm just saying it was a very, very bad joke.
Posted by: soxfan93 | November 04, 2009 at 10:46 PM
COngratulations to the Philadelphia Phillies. You have a great team and a great ownership. 2008 was your's. 2009 goes to the Yankees. 2010 ????? We all start back at zero. Maybe we'll meet again next year.
PS-If you don't sign Lee, expect the Yanks to back up the Brinks truck because he, over his first 14 IP of the WS, was amazing.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | November 04, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I hope Cliff Lee holds out for the Rangers, as they will win next year. With the young talent and future as bright as it is in Texas, he would be a great addition to an already strong, promising team. go Rangers 2010
Posted by: iceonfire | November 04, 2009 at 11:51 PM
So how is Lee going to wind up on the Rangers in 2010?
Posted by: vtadave | November 05, 2009 at 12:56 AM
vtadave, I think hell freezing over will have a lot to do with it.
Posted by: angryredmenace | November 05, 2009 at 06:41 AM
I would think 5 yrs/90mill would be fair, he did just turn 31 so not sure how long term the Phillies are thinking.
Posted by: BabyJesus | November 05, 2009 at 08:18 AM
In the past Pat Gillick has been reluctant to give pitchers deals longer than 3 years, which I think is smart. I'd imagine Ruben's going to try to follow that line. 5/90 is a long time for a guy who's turning 32. I would think the Phils try to get it closer to 3/50 or so.
Posted by: bsizzle | November 05, 2009 at 08:30 AM
I was listening to some of the sport talk shows (ESPN, MLB) and a lot of them were wondering what the future will hold for Cole Hamels considering the comments he made and how he may may have ruffled the feathers of some of his teammates. If the Phillies are succesful in extending Lee this winter and resign Pedro and Myers, that would give them a potential rotation carved out of Lee, Pedro, Happ, Blanton, Hamels, Moyer and Myers. Can anyone see the possibility of the Phillies trading Hamels?
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | November 05, 2009 at 09:37 AM
I say we should sign this "Lee Might" guy. He sounds at least as good as Max Powers.
Posted by: B N | November 05, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Additionally, I think the Phillies and Lee would both be smart to work something out this offseason. He's been good for the Phillies and could be a cornerstone guy in years to come. Conversely, Lee has had some up and down performances over his career and may want to cash in on his run of two good years before he gets an injury or a bad year that lowers his value.
Posted by: B N | November 05, 2009 at 10:56 AM
"I was listening to some of the sport talk shows (ESPN, MLB) and a lot of them were wondering what the future will hold for Cole Hamels considering the comments he made and how he may may have ruffled the feathers of some of his teammates. If the Phillies are succesful in extending Lee this winter and resign Pedro and Myers, that would give them a potential rotation carved out of Lee, Pedro, Happ, Blanton, Hamels, Moyer and Myers. Can anyone see the possibility of the Phillies trading Hamels?"
No shot. Hamels had a rough year, yes, and he also needs to develop a third pitch, but he's only 25. He was unprepared coming into this year and is a total prima donna, but I expect his offseason to be much more focused and productive this time around. He's also thrown a ton of innings the last two seasons.
They won't resign both Pedro and Myers, and honestly, I expect both of those guys to walk. Moyer will be a non-factor. He's 87-years-old coming off of a bad year and groin surgery.
The rotation will be Lee, Hamels, Happ, Blanton, and Pedro/Moyer/Myers/FA signing/Call up.
Posted by: JPB705 | November 05, 2009 at 03:28 PM
i agree totally with the last comment/response. hamels isnt going anywhere, esp cause this was his 1st year of a 3 year deal. his fastball velocity and curveball command will return. In response to Brett Myers, he is not liked around the clubhouse anyway, and I really do not see the phils bringing him on board next season. They have enough starters (hopefully we ll see drabek in the mix next season) and myers is mediocre at best as a bullpen guy. i hate to say it, but with the phillies depth in outfield prospects, i think shane is gone. phils are going to fork out money this offseason for werth, lee, ruiz hopefully, and i dont think they have enough to keep a player that definitely increased his trade value this season.
Posted by: jrollpatrol2008 | November 06, 2009 at 07:40 AM