According to this article from Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Yankees are on the verge of acquiring Cliff Lee from the Mariners.
Really? I mean, really? The only thing worse than hearing about LeBron all of last night against my will is to wake up and find out the Yankees are about to acquire Cliff Lee. Fantastic.
UPDATE 9:02 - According to Buster Olney at espn.com, a "source" says there's no deal in place yet with the Yankees and there's still time for another team to step in and make a "more aggressive offer".
Yankees On Brink Of Lee Trade
