Cliff Lee Hypes Expectations by Feeding Spectators $120 Million Bid Starter Estimate
Major League Baseball hasn’t faced any trouble in its transition towards the off season. Top teams in both the National League and the American League are looking to flex their financial reserves for the purpose of updating and
perfecting their current rosters. The year is ending soon and that is a major indication of change needed within each sector of the club. There are various managerial concerns out on the pitcher and the timing couldn’t have been better for the adjustments
to come through. The list of objectives and goals will be refreshed as the spring training session goes into play in mid February. The particular situation at the moment, however, points at what is to be expected in the immediate future.
Cliff Lee is a top agent in the market at the moment and his current stance is to find the best ball club deal that can give him the comfort he desires. The top pitcher in the market has gone through many club rosters to reach
the position he is at. The New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers are said to be the top fish in the pond and their mission will be to take the player on to their roster when the next season enters into high drive.
The Yanks are not shy in unveiling their plans to the outside world and it wasn’t surprising to see the General Manager of the mighty Yankees, Brian Cashmore, make his way to Arkansas, in an effort to get Lee to point at a finger.
However, with the Rangers doing well this season, the three top decision makers in the franchise made their way to the city to get a feel of Cliff’s stance. CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Chuck Greenberg, Nolan Ryan (President) and General Manager Jon Daniels
are not looking to give up on their prime ace and it should make sense since his post season performance was sublime, to say the least.
The ace is nearing a veteran line on age and job security is a necessity for the pitcher. He’s aiming for a high yielding multiyear deal that can keep him in the side for a long time before he takes the cheque out of the box. Personal
friend and former compatriot, Carsten Charles Sabathia is one man who made his way to the Yankees with a 7 year deal on a $161 million package. The intention may not be entirely clear at the moment but there is a lot of anticipation for the player’s decision
that may come after a long time.
One could gamble on the ball thrower’s final decision and it wouldn’t be enough to describe the hype prevalent in the market. Cliff was consistent in the post season and in the regular season; he posted an Earning Runs Average
of 3.18. The player started 28 fixtures for the American League Champions, Texas Rangers and guided the side through the playoffs. He slashed out 185 hitters with strikeouts and allowed just 18 walks in the process.
In 9 playoff appearances, the maestro has prevailed in 7 and that is supposed to grant the ace a lot of admirers in the game of baseball. Rumours are rampant these days and a recent report stated that he hated the heat in Texas.
However, that still doesn’t change the fact that his wife had to face numerous abuses from the Yankee fans when the Texans took on the Yanks in New York.
Washington Nationals are aggressively pursuing the ace man and though the side isn’t a big threat in the bidding campaign, it shows what lesser clubs are willing to sacrifice in order to get to Lee. However Brian Cashmore is advancing
well and he’s ready to start the bidding war with a $120 million dollar proposal that will likely get a counter offer from the Rangers. It has to be seen who will sign the pitcher when the off season campaign ends soon.
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