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mlb.mlb.com - 11/6/2009
Phillies pick up option to keep Lee
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The Phillies announced their first big move of the offseason on Friday when they picked up left-hander Cliff Lee's $8 million club option. It was no surprise.
Should the Sox pick up 'Tek's option?
fenwaywest.com - 11/6/2009
Should the Sox pick up 'Tek's option?
— fenwaywest.com — I read that the Sox will not pick it up for 2010 . I say they should... pick it up. 'Tek has been with the Sox for his entire career, since '97, and has been the Captain since 2004. If 'Tek is not ready for retirement, then the Sox should do the right thing and keep him for one more year. The $2 ... (more) Should the Sox pick up 'Tek's option?

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Should the Phillies Have Pulled Cliff Lee With A Big Lead?
baseballanalysts.com - 11/3/2009
Should the Phillies Have Pulled Cliff Lee With A Big Lead?
— baseballanalysts.com — The Phillies found themselves in a 3-1 hole going into Monday night. Luckily for them, they had... their ace, Cliff Lee, on the mound for them. But the Phillies bats went into overdrive for them as well, putting up six runs in three innings. After three, the Phillies had a commanding 6-1 lead, ... (more) Should the Phillies Have Pulled Cliff Lee With A Big Lead?

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twitter.com - 11/6/2009
Twitter / Todd Zolecki: Phillies pick up Cliff Lee ...
— twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! White Phillies pick up Cliff Lee's option. Haven't decided on Pedro Feliz.... Have until Monday to make that decision. about 1 hour ago from TinyTwitter ToddZolecki Todd Zolecki Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact ... (more) Twitter / Todd Zolecki: Phillies pick up Cliff Lee ...

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News: Phillies Pick Up Lee’s Option
MetsBlog.com — In a report for MLB.com, Todd Zolecki says that the Phillies have exercised their option on Cliff Lee. The option will pay Lee $9 million in 2010, after which he can be a free agent if the two sides cannot work out an extension. …this is obviously a no-brainer, as he has emerged as one of the best pitchers in baseball… …that said, as i said earlier, it is going to be difficult for the Phillies to be able to pay what Lee will ultimately command, as they have to find a way to be able to afford him and both Ryan Howard and Chase Utley…and the situation ...

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