Phillies Exercise Option On Cliff Lee

The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on lefty Cliff Lee, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. The move was a no-brainer for the Phils, as Lee posted a 3.22 ERA in 231.6 innings this year and won the Cy Young award in '08.  Next on the docket: long-term extension talks.  Also, the Phillies must decide on Pedro Feliz's $5.5MM club option by Monday.