Philadelphia Phillies can consider trading Cliff Lee following deal with Cole Hamels - MLB Update
As the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a contract renewal with their starting pitcher Cole Hamels, they will be dealing with issues now which were unattended previously.
The negotiations leading up to signing of the contract extension took a great deal of time. There were many trade options that the Phillies may have considered that were not looked upon during this time.
As the Phillies brace for their humiliating end of the season, they still cannot think that their role in the next few months is insignificant. They possess quality players on the roster who can play pivotal role for any organisation that seeks play-off
spot at this time.
The teams that are in dire need of having players that the Phillies host on the roster will be contacting their management.
In this connection, their starting pitcher Cliff Lee is going to be one of the most sought after players by the clubs.
Lee endures a poor record in the season mainly due to the fact that he experienced little support from the Phillies’ offence.
Therefore, any team which possesses a great offence can help Lee win numerous games.
Furthermore, Lee holds credentials for being a starter who can throw shut-out games. Once he gains momentum, he never looks back and keeps winning matches.
In light of this, any club which is a few wins short of entering into contention for making it to the post-season can seek the services of Lee. There are reports which say that scores of organisations are looking for Lee in the trade market but the Phillies
have not placed him there as yet.
Meanwhile, it has emerged that Lee enjoys no-trade clause in his contract that gives him control for refusing to play for number of organisations. Therefore, the Phillies will be taking into account various factors before putting him in the trade market.
Teams are hoping that soon the Phillies’ General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. will present Lee for trade.
While the rest of the clubs are entertaining thoughts of acquiring Lee through trade, the Phillies have not made anything public as yet.
It will be interesting to see how the Phillies deal with Lee and where they send him eventually.
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