Lee deal off

[JETMAN]

No deal says ny post

[JETMAN]

The Yankees and Mariners were on the goal line for a deal that would have sent Cliff Lee to the defending champions, but in mid-afternoon Seattle officials told their Yankees counterparts that they were no longer willing to do a deal that the sides had agreed upon the previous day, The Post has learned.

The Yankees would have sent top prospect Jesus Montero, plus second baseman David Adams and pitcher Zach McAllister to Seattle for one of the best pitchers in the sport.

But Adams has been out with a high ankle sprain and the Mariners were a bit concerned about obtaining him. They asked the Yankees to consider putting another player in the deal. The Yankees said they would, but Seattle came back and asked for more still and, at that point, the Yankees said no and the Mariners informed them they were looking elsewhere.

It is possible that another team that had been involved in the talks such as the Twins or Rangers sweetened their offer. It also is possible that the Mariners were feeling some pressure of making the rich richer by dealing Lee to the Yanks.

Either way, unless this is brinksmanship or the sides can reconnect, the Yanks’ attempt to create a powerhouse rotation fronted by CC Sabathia and Lee is off.

[junkiee24]

lee going to texas i think ..

[Mendoza Line]

Was wondering how he'd pitch tonight if they were close to a deal.

Would he pitch his best, showing the Yanks what they're getting and keeping his numbers in tact? Or would he tank it enough to ensure the Yanks a win, as every win is going to count for playoff seeding, helping him as a Yankee eventually?

[royceg]

i live in dallas and they just reported he is now a ranger and could pitch here tomorrow night