Indians Trade for Cy Young Winner Cliff Lee

Last season, Cliff Lee was busy winning the American League Cy Young Award. Suddenly, Lee will now help the Philadelphia Phillies try to win a second consecutive World Series title.

After striking out in their bid to land Roy Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays, the Phillies called the Cleveland Indians about their ace. The two teams soon agreed to a deal that sent Lee to Philadelphia in return for four minor league prospects.

Lee’s Cy Young award numbers were obviously impressive. He had a 22-3 record to go along with a 2.54 ERA. This season, Lee has continued to pitch well. He has a 3.14 ERA and a record of 7-9. Considering that the Indians are 42-60, his record is relatively good.

On the Phillies, Lee will form an intimidating one-two punch with Cole Hamels atop the starting pitching rotation. When the playoffs arrive, Philadelphia is now a team no one wants to see across the diamond. Already stacked with a potent offense, their pitching should also be a strength now as well.

The Indians received catcher Lou Marson, pitcher Jason Knapp, shortstop Jason Donald and pitcher Carlos Carrasco.