Source: Cubs, Braves talking Lee trade

Derrek Lee, who rejected a trade to the Angels before the non-waiver deadline, may be willing to leave the Cubs for a National League team.

The Braves.
The Cubs are discussing a trade that would send Lee to Atlanta for prospects, according to a major-league source.


The Cubs' poor play since the deadline could be one reason that Lee would approve a deal. Lee also has been hot of late, and may be seeking to enhance his value as he enters the free-agent market.


It is not clear what role Lee would play in Atlanta. Braves first baseman Troy Glaus has shown signs of pulling out of a prolonged slump, but left Tuesday night's game after banging his knee. The extent of any injury to Glaus is not known.


The Braves, after losing third baseman Chipper Jones for the season, have been looking for help at second or third base. Martin Prado, who is proficient at both positions, played third after being activated from the disabled list on Tuesday night, with Omar Infante at second. Another possibility would be to put Glaus at third base.


Lee is owed about $3.3 million for the rest of the season, and the Cubs likely are willing to include cash in the deal. News of the talks between the Cubs and Braves first were reported by CSNChicago.com.
Lee was hitting .251 with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs on the season as of Wednesday morning.

Done deal. Lee and cash to the Braves for three pitching prospects: right-hander Robinson Lopez and left-handers Tyrelle Harrus and Jeffrey Lorick.
GL D. Lee. A class act. Wish him well.

Wish him the best...A stand up guy...

ya i thought this was done this morning

they needed another bat with chipper going down. nice pickup and should help the Braves alot,

mixed feelings....

Glad he'll have a shot at a title again, and the playoffs, but really sad to see him go...Cubs are down this year, but not because of Lee, and he's always a solid player who seems to give 100%......would have like to have seen him retire as a Cub, but cant always have what you want......I certainly hold no ill will on him moving on, and hope he does well in the ATL......

bucsfan67 said:

mixed feelings....

Glad he'll have a shot at a title again, and the playoffs, but really sad to see him go...Cubs are down this year, but not because of Lee, and he's always a solid player who seems to give 100%......would have like to have seen him retire as a Cub, but cant always have what you want......I certainly hold no ill will on him moving on, and hope he does well in the ATL......

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My thoughts exactly bucsfan. No ill will towards him, I love Derrek Lee, hate to see him go, but wish him well.

Great pick up for ATL. Put that sack of shit Glaus where he belongs, on the bench. D Lee will automatically improve the Defense and he may not be D Lee at the plate this year, but his presence in the lineup improves the Braves.

Makes sense both ways. His contract is up at the end of the year, so it was a no-brainer to get something for him. They weren't going to re-sign him anyway, but even if they did, this wouldn't change that, they still could. Braves get a veteran and great defender who's had playoff success. Win-win.