In hopes of building for the future, the Seattle Mariners have traded Cliff Lee to Texas Rangers.
In return, the Mariners receive 4 minor league prospects including Justin Smoake. In a move for insurance to the Rangers, Mariner reliever Mark Lowe, also went to Texas.
Lee had pitched like a star this season, but with the M's weak hitting, it was clear that they would not even smell a pennant race.
