A trade that would send Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee to the Yankees was "just about done" on Friday morning, according to an executive involved in the trade talks.
The Mariners have been pushing hard to complete the trade, but as of Friday morning there was no agreement in place, sources said, and it was possible another team could have stepped in to make a more aggressive bid.
The Mariners had also been talking with the Rays, Twins, Rangers, Reds and other teams, and news that the Yankees were on the verge of getting Lee -- first reported by the New York Post -- could have spurred one of the other teams to strengthen their offer.
But all along, the Yankees have believed no other team matches up better than they would with Seattle in a Lee deal because they are offering prospect Jesus Montero, who figures to have a long and productive career as a hitter regardless of whether he plays catcher or first base.
-Buster Olney, EPSN.com
God I hope this isn't true. If the Yankees somehow add Cliff Lee, who is probably a top 5 starting pitcher in baseball, this season is over. Have you seen Cliff Lee pitch? Dude is just complete game after complete game. The Yankees were already the favorite to win the World Series, and this just puts them completely over the top. Does Cliff Lee smell or something? This is like his 4th team in 4 years and he has dominated everywhere he has been. Or maybe he just bangs teammates moms Delonte West style. Regardless, if he joins the Yankees I am down with baseball for the year.
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