Assembling Perfect Cliff Lee Trade Packages for Top 5 Suitors
July 30, 2013 by Mike Rosenbaum
Filed under Fan News
Although the Phillies are reportedly willing to entertain offers for Cliff Lee, they’re asking for the farm in return.
According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. is asking for three or four top prospects in return for Lee, as well as the assumption of the remainder of his contract.
Given that information, there are only a few organizations with both the financial flexibility and depth on the farm to make a run at the 34-year-old left-hander. And while it’s increasingly doubtful that any team would be willing to part with such a significant portion of its future under those circumstances, there are several clubs expected to at least kick the tires over the next 24 hours.
Here’s a look at five teams capable of putting together a loaded prospect package to land Cliff Lee before Wednesday’s deadline.