If I was Philly I would keep Lee - along with Halladay that is the best 1-2 rotation currently in baseball, and the best since at least Johnson/Schilling. Maybe since Drysdale/Kofax? With the Phil’s offense they could probably win as many as what, maybe 5 World Series over the next 7 or 8 years? I mean REALLY dominant. That is worth emptying the farm for, a generational opportunity to dominate. You win World Series, the money looks after itself.
Given Seattle’s involvement, I’m surprised Phillippe Aumont didn’t end up going to the Jays. Aumont is Canadian, and has sick stuff. I saw him in the WBC playing for Canada, looks like a can’t miss. Kind of like the second coming of Eric Gagne.
So is Gilles. Who also is a heck of a story. The kid runs sprints in and out from left field. Hustles every where. He's also deaf.
We watched him last year in Spring training and every one in the park said he stole the show that day from Griffey. I hope the kid gets a chance soon in Philly.
Does sick mean good or bad?
I grew up in Vancouver<BC idolizing the M’s..even until now.
I went to Seattle just to watch Griff and the Refuse to Lose’ gang kill the Yanks in the 90’s. Nowadays, the new GM Jack Z is a superior upgrade to the last GM Bavasi, and truly amazed how he got Chone Figgins from the Angels and now, Cliff Lee to Seattle. Good times. I’ll pay top $$ when they head here to Socal..