On this date in 2010, everything seemed right in the world. The Yankees were the defending champs, had the best record and were on the verge of adding one of the best players in baseball.
In 2010, Cliff Lee was easily one of the best arms in the sport. In 2008 he had won the AL Cy Young with Cleveland and dominated the Yankees during a losing effort in the 2009 World Series with the Phillies. After a surprising trade to a struggling Seattle team, Lee was back on the trade block and the Yankees were very interested.