| 2009 STATS | FANTASY 2009 | |||||
| ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP | BAA | OWN(WK+/-) | AVG DRAFT |
| 3.22 | 14-13 | 181 | 1.24 | .272 | 98.1(-0.0) | 80.8 |
Five thoughts from the Fall Classic
Peter Gammons...have to do is constantly change up on him because he makes such great adjustments." 2. Cliff Lee's pace is a thing of beauty, "especially," says Shane Victorino, "for those of us playing...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
Phillies appear primed to repeat as champs
Peter GammonsThe Phillies wait a week for the World Series, which may rest their pitching staff, and may or may not cool the hitters that pummeled the Dodgers. As ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009
Payroll gambles, Manny and the Kennedys
Peter Gammons...behind the Yankees, Tigers and Red Sox. The Phillies completely remade their postseason vision with the Cliff Lee trade; they could afford it, with the third-highest payroll in the National League and ownership...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 29, 2009
Phils have what most others don't … rotation depth
Peter Gammons...Phillies being too deep. Cue the laugh track. Between general manager Ruben Amaro's trade for Cliff Lee and the development of J.A. Happ, no team in either league may be as prepared...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009
Prospects uncertain, but still held in high regard
Peter Gammons...and Mike Jones (44) were all on BA's top 50 list in '03, ahead of Cliff Lee (46) and Adrian Gonzalez (49), along with Utley, Johnson and Holliday, who didn't make the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2009
Indians forced to look for next 'window'
Peter Gammons...Cleveland 23-4 to move on to the World Series. Now, Sabathia is in New York, Cliff Lee is in Philadelphia and when the Cubs moved into a first-place tie Wednesday afternoon, it...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009
Tight races could stifle trade market
Peter Gammons...is an unforeseen economic downturn that forces ownership into dump mode, the Indians won't trade Cliff Lee, and probably won't move Victor Martinez. To trade Lee, they'd have to get two...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 04, 2009Lovin' box scores, shortstops and one-pitch outs
Peter Gammons...pitch outs. I believe Greg Maddux once said a perfect game is 27 pitches, 27 outs. Cliff Lee leads the majors in one-pitch outs with 45, which tells us that had the Indians...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 24, 2009Trade market still developing
Peter Gammons...Shapiro takes the blame for the Indians' start. No, he has not put Victor Martinez or Cliff Lee on the market; he had one inquiry about Martinez in April and had no interest. Yes...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009The road to success begins with youth
Peter Gammons, ESPNDeveloping and leaning on young players is a sound philosophy for a successful organization.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 200910 things for Monday
Peter Gammons...good there. Kelly will catch Opening Day with Victor at first because I want Shoppach catching Cliff Lee." The Indians rave about the left side of their infield. Piniella insists third base is Mark...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2009Hamilton headlines top '08 story lines
Peter Gammons...rest was an extreme outward sign of Pedroia's motto: "It's all about championships." 7. Cliff Lee. After ending up in Buffalo in 2007, Lee didn't demand out of Cleveland; he won...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 01, 2009
Great demand for young arms
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comMany trades weren't made this offseason because teams are reluctant to give up promising young starting pitchers.
Story | December 10, 2005
Defense makes a difference
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comWhile hitting and pitching have the same impact, this season has shown the importance of defense, writes Peter Gammons.
Story | October 09, 2005
No stopping the blame game
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comWithout a solid deal at the trading deadline, GMs like Ken Williams are still hearing about it.
Story | September 25, 2005
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