Not content with signing 3B Chone Figgins, the Mariners have reached an agreement to take part in a three way trade with the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelhia Phillies to land former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee.
Details are still unclear, but the Mariner's were able to swing the deal without parting with young pitcher Brenden Morrow or promising outfielder Michael Saunders.
Although they did have to give up their top picthing prospect, Phillipe Aumont, adding Lee gives the Mariners arguably the best 1-2 starting pitchers in baseball along with Felix Hernandez.
Lee quickly became Philadelphia's ace one acquired from Cleveland last season. He posted a 3.39 ERA in 12 starts for the Phillies and then went 4-0 with a 1.56 mark in five postseason outings, including 2-0 in the World Series.
Let's go M's. Another great move.
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