The Case For & Against A Trade For Cliff Lee

As the July 1st trade deadline grows near the St. Louis Cardinals suddenly find themselves in second place, one game behind the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first time in a long time. While the first half of 2013 has largely been a success with 49-31 record, some cracks in the foundation have emerged over the last ten games. The biggest crack appears to be the starting rotation, as the team’s younger starting pitchers have struggled recently. With that in mind, the trade rumors have been flying around even more frequently than normal at this time of the year. At the top of the list is Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee, who may or may not be available depending on whether one believes the statements of Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

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