"I agree that CC, Lee and Martinez were not going to sign with the Indians. I also don't have an issue with moving Lee and Martinez a year early. My issue is the talent they got in return. In particular, the Lee trade was brutal. If you think a damaged 'A' ball pitcher, a backup catcher and a utility infielder were good value for a Cy Young award winner, I question your sanity." - bobbyjoe47
View full sizeMany fans continue to question the return on the Cliff Lee trade.In response to the story Last-place Indians looking to trade, but demand is weak, cleveland.com reader bobbyjoe47 doesn't mind trading players the Indians can't afford, but is concerned about some of the value received in return. This reader writes,
"I agree that CC, Lee and Martinez were not going to sign with the Indians. I also don't have an issue with moving Lee and Martinez a year early. My issue is the talent they got in return. In particular, the Lee trade was brutal. If you think a damaged 'A' ball pitcher, a backup catcher and a utility infielder were good value for a Cy Young award winner, I question your sanity."
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