Yanks going after Cliff Lee?

[Killa K]

Pretty even trade for both teams. Cliff Lee is going to Texas, giving them a legit ace they have lacked for awhile. Maybe since Nolan Ryan. While giving up on Smoak is something a team needs to do to get somebody as good as Lee, remember they still have Chris Davis who is a viable option at 1B for now. Lee can go out and win games and that is what the Rangers need so they can make an impact in the playoffs.

[sunshinekids99]

I think it's a horrible deal for the Rangers if they can't resign Lee. They don't have enough IMO to win it all this year with or without Lee. So why give up a prospect as good as Smoak?

[HCYanks]

The only way I see them keeping Lee is if the ownership debacle gets cleared up by the start of the offseason and the new owner gives the green light. If a non-Selig sanctioned bidder (read: Mark Cuban) wins that auction, I expect more legal infighting.

[Killa K]

I think it's a horrible deal for the Rangers if they can't resign Lee. They don't have enough IMO to win it all this year with or without Lee. So why give up a prospect as good as Smoak?

Lee lives in Texas so that is a perk for the Rangers. Also the worst the Rangers get if Lee does leave is a first round pick.

[sunshinekids99]

Yeah but they gave up Smoak who is one of the better hitting prospects in baseball already. Who knows what you get at the end of the first round.

[craig01]

I think it's a horrible deal for the Rangers if they can't resign Lee. They don't have enough IMO to win it all this year with or without Lee. So why give up a prospect as good as Smoak?

And they probably won't be able to resign him.

Definitely a risky move down the road.

[cmavswin]

I think it's a horrible deal for the Rangers if they can't resign Lee. They don't have enough IMO to win it all this year with or without Lee. So why give up a prospect as good as Smoak?

Because the Rangers always have hitters especially 1st basemen. Pitching on the other hand is a different story. Smoak might be a good hitter but is a pathetic defensive 1st baseman and quite frankly I was glad to see him gone.

[El Turco]

great prospect imo, his new team will benefit greatly from this trade. he'll be crucial for the possible post-season push.