Cliff Lee: 'I'm excited'
Cliff Lee is ready to come to the National League and glad it as a part of the defending champions.
Cliff Lee: 'I'm excited'
Daily News staff
Cliff Lee is ready to come to the National League and glad it is as a part of the defending champions.
"I'm going to the defending World Champions, that's a good thing," Lee told Daily News contributor Steve Lowery after Cleveland faced the Angels this afternoon in Anaheim.
Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco were acquired in exchange for minor league prospects Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald, Lou Marson (all at Triple A Lehigh Valley) and Jason Knapp (at Class A Lakewood).
The Phillies confirmed the move with a press release shortly after 7 p.m.
Lee was not sure when he would join the Phillies in San Francisco. The Phillies close out a three-game series with Arizona tonight and then face the Giants for four games.
Lee last pitched Sunday and his normal turn would come again Friday, but Lee said he did not know when he would make his next start. In Arizona, Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee also said he was unsure when Lee would make his Phillies debut. Joe Blanton is scheduled to start Friday for the Phillies.
"I'm anxious and excited to get there," Lee said. "It's the National League. I'm going to have to figure out how to get a bunt down more consistently."
To read analysis of the trade, the possible rotation and what it means for the Phillies, click here.
rbecker, the only down side is an idiot like you who does not know baseball.— bhs1944- Lefty heavy yes no questions. Didn't we say the sanme thing about the line up with ibanez. How is that working out?— twentysecs
- Um, can we stop pretending that Hamels is 1st here? It's obviously Lee, Hamels, Blanton, Happ. Maybe now Hamels can start to deal with the terrible pressure he says he's been feeling.— bucksphilly
- let's just hope halladay stays in toronto.— PhilliGuy
- As an Indian fan and more importantly a baseball fan, this has to go down as one of the all time steals. And to throw in Francisco too! I saw some posts commenting on C.C.s playoff performance. I would take Cliff any day over C.C. in a must win situation. C.C. is gutless (no pun intended) Cliff is a bulldog. This ought to at least gurantee the next two series. Congratulations!— Vegasbake
- this was an all out eagles city a few years ago. than the world series happened. and now on the day that training camp really begins our Phils get Cliff Lee. I just checked and I bleed red. Always have. And its so sweet :)
- splat, you are another idiot.— bhs1944
- Wonderful deal-didn't cost anything.3 minor leaguers Phils had no use for and one who may or maynot make it to the bigs.A STEAL— drs530
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- what im tired of hearing is everyone bad mouthing jamie moyer,he is giving the phillies exactly what they want from him,he leads in wins,never misses a start,is a teacher and a example to all the phillies pitchers— soliteryman
- This is a great move for the Phillies. Lee can provide six plus solid seasons for Philly. Not to mention he is a great clubhouse leader.— alex.blasscyk
