jvaccaro6 wrote:
Keep in mind, those years he was getting shelled were in the steroid years. I see you points, but I also think that he's the most incredible post season pitcher I've seen...period. C.C. is great too, but when it comes down to it, who would you put out there? An intimidating Cliff Lee with amazing stuff come October, or C.C.? I feel like Lee would be my option, but I'm also a huge fan of Lee person, so maybe I'm biased here.
(PS Cliff Lee is my favorite player, so I may come off as a bit of a homer)
the cliff lee story is great. hes a good pitcher. i dont think hes he worth all attention, i think hes best when he quietly goes about his business behind a true ace, like a verlander, or CC, or hernandez, or even a david price (wishful thinking on the verlander part). (holy shit! verlander/lee/scherzer/porcello rotation? orgasm!) the one amazing thing about lee is the lack of walks he gives up, but his WHIP shows he does give up some hits as well.
as for C.C. i also feel he is hella overrated, but that also could be the anti-yankee blood that pumps through my veins.