Who did the Phillies get when they traded Cliff Lee?

On July 29 the Indians and Phillies came to an agreement on a deal that’d send Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco to Philadelphia. In exchange, the Phillies sent prospects Carlos Carrasco, Jason Knapp, Jason Donald, and Lou Marson. At the time Sports Illustrated rated Carrasco as the 68th best prospect in baseball.

What teams did Cliff Lee play for?

Philadelphia Phillies2011 – 2014, 2009
Texas Rangers2010Seattle Mariners2010Cleveland Indians2002 – 2009
Cliff Lee/All teams

Throughout his MLB career, former Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee became one of the league’s best pitchers.

How tall is Cliff Lee?

1.9 m
Cliff Lee/Height

When was Cliff Lee drafted to the Indians?

June 5, 2000: Drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 4th round of the 2000 amateur draft. Player signed July 6, 2000. June 27, 2002: Traded by the Montreal Expos with Brandon Phillips, Grady Sizemore and Lee Stevens to the Cleveland Indians for Bartolo Colon and Tim Drew.

When did Cliff Lee sign with the Phillies?

July 9, 2010: Traded by the Seattle Mariners with Mark Lowe to the Texas Rangers for Matt Lawson (minors), Blake Beavan, Josh Lueke and Justin Smoak. November 1, 2010: Granted Free Agency. December 15, 2010: Signed as a Free Agent with the Philadelphia Phillies. November 3, 2015: Granted Free Agency.

What was Cliff Lee’s career high in strikeouts?

Set a career high with 238 SO, the most by a Phillies LHP since Steve Carlton struck out a ML-leading 275 in 1983; became the 12th pitcher in Phillies history (4th LHP) to reach 200 SO in a single season. Set a career high in innings (232.2).

What did Cliff Lee do for a living?

In 2011, launched Lee’s VIP’s, a charitable ticket program benefitting Philadelphia-area children’s groups and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)… Supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Eastern PA…