Cliff Lee headed to Texas, not Minnesota
When Seattle made it known they were interested in trading Cliff Lee for prospects, many believed the Minnesota Twins would be one of the better-stocked teams to line up a deal for the hot pitcher. But Lee ended up getting sent to the Rangers instead.
The difference is in who the Twins were willing to part with versus other trading partners; word is, Seattle wanted Aaron Hicks, considered by the Twins to be the heir apparent to Michael Cuddyer. Consider that catcher Wilson Ramos is in a slump in the minors at the moment, and there were simply too many other teams willing to give up more for Lee than Minnesota.
At least Minnesota was willing to part with some womens vitamins in exchange for Lee, though it didn’t clinch the deal, obviously.
At first it looked like the Yankees might land Lee, but in the end, the Rangers stepped up with the best offer.
Good luck to Lee; Minnesota could have used him, but not at too high a price…
