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Cliff Lee Makes Up for Lost Time

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Cliff Lee won 46 games for the Cleveland Indians from 2004 to 2006.

The Indians won the American League Central in 2007, but Lee didn't get to join in on the postseason fun.

He strained an abdominal muscle in spring training that year, struggled in the majors, and was sent to the minors and ultimately left off Cleveland's postseason roster.

"It was tough being part of a team that finally made the postseason and have to sit on the sidelines and watch," Lee said after joining the Phillies in a July trade.

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