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Price of Lee: A ton
Posted by jfay July 8th, 2010, 10:50 am
The Reds know it will take a lot to get Cliff Lee.
"It's going to take a ton," an insider said.
The Reds are in a good position because the Mariners reportedly want players close to major league-ready. Yonder Alonso, Todd Frazier, Juan Francisco all fit into that category. All three are blocked from getting into the starting lineup over the next two seasons. The Reds may also be willing to part with Travis Wood or Matt Maloney.
I do not get the sense that anything is in immediate offing. But Walt Jocketty and two of his top people, Bob Miller and Cam Bonifay, are on the trip. That is unusual.