No, they did not. On December 15, 2010, Cliff Lee signed a 5 year, $120 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, with a vesting option for a sixth year. The Yankees had offered him more money and more years, but Lee turned them down.
Cliff Lee was the winning pitcher for the Texas Rangers in game 3 of the 2010 ALCS.
because they offered more money
No. In December of 2010, Cliff Lee signed a 5 year contract to play for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees also wanted Lee to play for them but he decided to sign with the Phillies.
Yes
Prior to the 2009 World Series, Lee has started 9 games against the Yankees with a record of 4-4 and 1 no decision.
The best pitcher in Baseball is Tim lincecum or roy halladay top five pitchers 1.lincecum 2.halladay 3.CC Sabathia(New York Yankees) 4.Cliff Lee 5.Brian Wilson (the beard)
Cliff Lee in 2011 will be on the Phillies
Cliff Lee was born in Benton, Arkansas.
Cliff Lee turned down the Yankees' offer in December 2010 primarily because he preferred to stay with the Texas Rangers, where he had experienced success and felt a strong connection. Additionally, he valued the team's commitment to him and the relationships he had built in Texas. The Yankees' financial offer was substantial, but for Lee, the decision was more about personal preference and comfort than just money. Ultimately, he signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, indicating his desire to play in a familiar environment.
Cliff Lee was born on August 30, 1978.
Cliff Lee was born on August 30, 1978.
Prior to the matchup in Game 1 of the 2010 World Series between Cliff Lee of the Texas Rangers and Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants, that was Game 1 of the 2009 World Series between Cliff Lee of the Philadelphia Phillies and C.C. Sabathia of the New York Yankees.