Cliff Lee said in an interview that the Yankees were his third choice -
Texas probably finished second to be honest with you. Just as far as the quality of the team and the chance to win a World Series ring, I think they're a better team. That's just my opinion. The Yankees can do anything at any moment to improve and they're not afraid to go do things. That was part of the decision making process too, but I felt like with what the Red Sox had done and it seems like some of the Yankee guys are getting older... but I liked the Rangers.
What Lee doesn't realize is that the Phillies actually have the oldest team in baseball. (The Yanks are ninth in that category.)
- The Yankees donated $100K to help rescue and relief efforts after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.