by Jimmy Hascup
All the cards appear to be in place for the New York Yankees to sign Cliff Lee this offseason. One: their rotation struggled this postseason -- and the last time they failed to make the World Series, in 2008, they spent $243.5 million on two starters, CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett. Two: Sabathia is one of Lee's best friends, having played with him while both were members of the Cleveland Indians. And three: Lee's agent, Darek Braunecker is also the agent for Burnett. But if Lee's wife, Kristen, has any say, he may have to think twice about accepting that imminent contract offer from the Yankees.
According to USA Today, while Lee's wife sat in the visiting family section of Yankee Stadium when the Rangers faced the Yankees in the ALCS, cups of beer were thrown at her and fans from the section above spit on her. She was also the target of ugly taunts and obscenities.
"The fans did not do good things in my heart," Kristen said. "When people are staring at you, and saying horrible things, it's hard not to take it personal."
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