Prepared For Trade, Lee Can Reject 20 Teams
Posted: Tue Jun 4, 2013 9:09 pm
Cliff Lee has pitched well and the Phillies are struggling, which has intensified trade rumors.
"Yeah, pretty much," Lee acknowledged when asked if he expected to hear trade rumors. "Nothing I can do about it, so I'm not going to get too caught up in it."
However, Lee can control his fate to an extent. His contract with the Phillies includes a 20-team no-trade clause. Only nine teams can acquire Lee without his permission.
According to sources, the Yankees, Red Sox, Rangers and Orioles are on Lee's no-trade list.