Cliff Lee to the Phillies!

[HotStreak]

Jon Heyman of SI.com confirmed late Monday night that Cliff Lee's new deal with the Phillies is worth $120 million over five years.
Yes, he left nearly $50 million of the Yankees' money on the table to go back to a place where he felt comfortable and had immense success. And it's hard to blame him. The 32-year-old turned in a sparkling 3.18 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 28 starts this past year for the Mariners and Rangers, striking out 185 batters while issuing only 18 walks. He will play co-ace in Philly next to Roy Halladay, with Cole Hamels and Roy Oswalt bringing up the rear. Impressive. Dec. 14 - 9:11 am et



Where do you rate this starting rotaionas far as some of the greatest in history?

[Dr. Jack]

It could be one of the best ever if Cole H picks up where he left off. Lots of pressure on them though

[HotStreak]

If Greinke could end up on the Giants, we could have one hell of an NLCS!

[Dr. Jack]

Originally Posted by HotStreak

If Greinke could end up on the Giants, we could have one hell of an NLCS!

That would be crazy. Giants have a pretty good 3 too

[HotStreak]

As a baseball fan, I would enjoy seeing some starting rotations that do not disintegrate into Zach Duke vs Kyle Lohse type affairs 2 games into a series.

With expansion teams and band box ball parks, baseball has done plenty to boost run production. I would enjoy watching a team take a run at the 1971 Orioles and their 4 20 game winners.

[patswin]

THey must have lots of cash to be able to afford Lee

Good to see him not going to NY

[Sweetleaf22]

good thing the have one of the best pediatric hospitals in the US,,,,


He took less money to go to phil

[bt33]

Philly wins it all in 2011 with the best 4-man starting rotation ever!!!!

[Sweetleaf22]

Originally Posted by bt33

Philly wins it all in 2011 with the best 4-man starting rotation ever!!!!

1998 Atlanta Braves
Greg Maddux (18-9, 2.22),
Tom Glavine (20-6, 2.47),
Kevin Millwood (17-8, 4.08),
John Smoltz (17-3, 2.90)


Denny Neagle (16-11, 3.55).



should be close barring injury.

[HotStreak]

Originally Posted by Sweetleaf22

1998 Atlanta Braves
Greg Maddux (18-9, 2.22),
Tom Glavine (20-6, 2.47),
Kevin Millwood (17-8, 4.08),
John Smoltz (17-3, 2.90)


Denny Neagle (16-11, 3.55).



should be close barring injury.

That was the first team I thought of when comparing what Philly has now. I wasn't sure of the years and exact 4, but I knew Atlanta had some strong rotations.

[LordCC]

The Yankees respond to getting turned down by Lee & sign........Russell Martin!

[TN TITAN Fan In STL]

Originally Posted by LordCC

The Yankees respond to getting turned down by Lee & sign........Russell Martin!

maybe they can give Jeter more money now