TWO SURPRISES

***CLIFF LEE GOES TO TEXAS***
It's not often the Yanks lose out on a player they go after. Supposedly, the Mariners were concerned about the sprained ankle of 2nd baseman David Adams, who was an integral part of the deal. I can't believe that this could kill the deal. If the Yanks really wanted Lee, they would have found a way around it. Seattle got Justin Smoak and 3 minor leaguers from the Rangers. Justin is hitting .209 with an OBP of .316. (Do you think that last name might be mis-spelled?)
I guess will have to wait until the free agency period for the Yanks to break the bank.

***NICK JOHNSON HAS A SETBACK***
Okay, I lied; this really isn't really a surprise. Even Girardi says they weren't counting on him so this is no setback. In his career, Johnson has made more money sitting in a recliner on the DL, than a lot of major leaguers have made on the field. The Yanks should just GIVE him to Boston. It might be two months before the Sox realize they had an extra player on the DL.

***WHOA---A NEW WRINKLE***
Texas is in bankruptcy and even though Seattle kicked in $2 1/2 million to offset Lee's $4 million salary, the Texas courts may not let Texas take on any more debt. Plus, the bankruptcy proceedings were already in jeopardy and if that falls thru, there could be no trade. This deal is developing more plot twists than a soap opera.

CP-