For an update on Cliff Lee and his chances of being a Met this season, head over here to Joel Sherman's blog for the NYPost.
Coincidentally, I've never been a fan of Sherman's work in the past, as I have mentioned on this blog before. However, the work he's done this year has completely changed that opinion. He's started to shift away from the "opinion" heavy pieces that's he done in the past and gone to a more "reporter" feel. It's worked out wonderfully. When he reports the story, as opposed to how he feels about it, he does a tremendous job.
As for Lee, I would have to agree with the assessment that the Mets match up better with the Mariners than most people are giving them credit for. Jack Zduriencik is a scout at heart and trusts his eyes/instincts when it comes to getting players. However, just as Sherman points out, the Twins are a scouting based team just like the Mets. It should get more and more interesting watching this unfold.
As for the Rays rumors, who in their right mind would trade an ace (even if he is a rental) for Upton right now? Better yet, who in their right mind would trade Upton right now? The golden rule of GMs is to never dump a guy at his lowest value unless you absolutely have to. The Rays do not have to, though. He's young, they're winning and he still has upside. Trading him and probably a prospect or two for a rental would be irrational. Upton's trade value can't get any lower right now, it can only get higher. So let it do just that. Then trade him.
Cliff Lee All Day Everyday
