Among available position players, Lee might be the Padres’ best fit. The near future will tell whether they are willing to meet his price. ...
Some industry observers would not be surprised if Lee’s agent, Scott Boras, lan ds a deal closer to the five-year, $90 million contract he brokered last offseas
on between Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida and the Boston Red Sox. That sig
ning required a posting fee of $15.375 million.