Lee Rolling Along

I still think that Cliff Lee will have a hard time finishing the season with an ERA of under 4, but maybe he will prove me wrong. Lee has really been great over his last 6 starts (all of them have been quality starts, and in 5 of the 6 he's allowed 2 ER or less), and he finally was rewarded with a win today (his first since April 16) after going 7 shutout innings. Lee allowed just 6 hits and a walk today, while fanning 9 batters. Lee has now struck out 42 batters and walked just 13 in 54 innings, and his ERA is all the way down to an even 3. He's obviously pitched better than his 2-5 record would indicate, and perhaps Lee really is a solid top-of-the-rotation type. At the very least, he has erased doubts that he will be a complete bust this season. If you bought low on Lee after his first two starts, you're likely very happy at the results. That said, if you can sell high and somehow get a top-tier starting pitcher in return, feel free to do so.