Story Published:
Jul 29, 2009 at 10:37 AM CST
Story Updated:
Aug 20, 2009 at 4:08 PM CST
PHILADELPHIA - Looking for a top starter to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee.
The defending World Series champion have offered the Cleveland Indians a package of players for Lee, a baseball official familiar
with the trade proposal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Philadelphia's offer doesn't include top pitching prospect Kyle Drabek, the person said on condition of anonymity because negotiations are ongoing. The non-waiver trade deadline is Friday.
The NL East-leading Phillies also had been pursuing Blue Jaysace Roy Halladay, but shifted their attention to Lee because Toronto's asking price for the six-time All-Star is high.
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