Latest On Cliff Lee

Cliff Lee rumors are flying around the internet. It is not a matter of "if" just "when" Cliff Lee will be traded. Right now there are 7 teams that are rumored to have interest (Twins, Mets, Yankees, Rangers, Phillies, Tigers, and Rays). The hottest rumor going around today would be Lee going to the Rays in a deal that would include Upton. I think this is a great deal for the Rays. Upton fucking blows, and you add a guy like Lee to this rotation, and it would be flat out amazing.

During this week the frontrunners were thought to be the Twins, as they have been rumored to have offered some very good prospects. Yet, I am still not buying this. The Twins don't like giving away prospects, and I just don't see Lee in the Twins uniform.

To me the Mets, Phillies, Yankees, and Rays make the most sense. This is a story that will develop quickly, and I expect him to be dealt just after the All-Star break.

B.J. Upton To Be Traded?

"ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney notes a recent post that talent evaluators have told him they're convinced the Rays will take trade offers on B.J. Upton this winter. On Tuesday, we noted that Upton remains unhappy with Joe Maddon's decision to drop him down in the Rays' batting order, and now, he's also been benched. as the St. Petersberg Times reports (ESPN)."

There are a lot of teams out there that was be intrigued to grab Upton if the Rays decided to trade him this offseason. The kid has a shit load of talent, there is no argument about that, but he also seems to have his head up his ass. I don't know if he will ever 100% figure it out, but if I was the Rays I would see what people are offering, but I sure as hell would not give him away for free. We saw last playoffs what he is capable of...

B.J. Upton Pissed At Joe Maddon

Upton said of his demotion to the No. 9 spot in the lineup, "It's almost like a kick in the face." Upton was "definitely" hurt but he isn't letting his displeasure affect his play and isn't pouting, even joking that he's primarily a defensive player now. Upton called the 9-hole "like the other leadoff spot (Sportsline)."

I think B.J. Upton should shut the fuck up. The kid is batting .237 with only 7 HRs, and 37 RBIs. Yes he has 25 SBs, but you need to be getting on base if you want to stay near the top of the lineup. Upton has all the potential in the world, but he just can't seem to put it together for a long period of time. We saw what he could do in the playoffs last year, but he needs to learn how to be a lot more consistent.