After the 2008 performance from Cliff Lee, however, I think it is safe to say that one should never completely write anyone off.  Remember, after an 18-5 campaign in 2005, Lee was downright terrible for 2 seasons at the major league level before having a Cy Young-type campaign in ‘08.  The bottom-line is this, anyone can rebound, they just need the opportunity and support from an organization to get there.

Personally, I’d rather see him get a fresh start with another organization.  I am just hard pressed to see the Cubs giving him a fair shot.