Cards interested in Cliff Lee?

by Jhusk on Dec 4, 2007 5:00 PM EST

Hmmm...

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3140986&name=winter_meetings

I've always liked Cliff Lee, but I don't like him for Reyes AND Anderson. Bryan Anderson is a potential star. We need to flip him for young, stud pitching. Lee's a lefty, but has struggled in Cleveland. I think he'd pitch well in St. Louis, but I just really believe that Mo could get much more for Reyes and Anderson.

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at first,

I liked the idea but now after looking at his stats I think we could get something better for that combo. Here are his numbers

http://firstinning.com/players/Cliff-Lee-a/

2/3rd's of the earth is covered by water, the other third is coverd by Jim Edmonds....when he's healthy...

by cardsphan04 on Dec 4, 2007 4:49 PM EST reply actions

See

The "Reyes may be movin'" diary, discussion in progress.

"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." - Bob Gibson

by stl tyler on Dec 4, 2007 4:49 PM EST reply actions

right

here

I will be brief.

by Alxfritz on Dec 4, 2007 5:04 PM EST up reply actions

bad idea

In 4 seasons with 10+ starts he has had an ERA+ of 80, 111, 103 and 75. His xFIP over the last 4 season is 5.04, 4.56, 5.46 and 5.57. In the last two season Reyes has had an xFIP of 5.11 and 5.35. So basically we would trade a 4/5 starter (who's younger and cheaper) and the 2nd best ctaching prospect in the minors for a 4/5 starter. Not a good idea.

by maurerdj on Dec 4, 2007 5:07 PM EST reply actions

I do not want Anderson traded.

I like the idea of a catcher that can hit. Give him some time to see if he can develop into an adequate defensive catcher. You know, there are some catchers who are good enough AND hit enough. I want my team to have a McCann, Mauer, Russell or Posada. What if Anderson can be that guy-he's just starting AAA-don't trade him now.

by jillsinmo on Dec 4, 2007 5:29 PM EST reply actions