MLB Rumors: Cliff Lee's Top 5 Landing Spots Outside of Texas

Cliff Lee is a free agent this offseason, as everyone knows by now, and let us celebrate by taking a look at the five best suitors for his pitching services.

The ace seems content in Texas, but staying put is no fun—just ask LeBron James.

Click to view five potential Cliff Lee landing spots this offseason.

New York Yankees

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Entertainment mogul Jay-Z signs an autograph for a fan while attending Game Four of the ALCS between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 19, 2010 in the Bronx borough

Cliff Lee to New York is quite possible. The pitching ace would be beloved in the Big Apple and would likely make the Yankees instant favorites to win the 2011 World Series.

Everyone knows the Yankees have the money to throw at Lee, but the question is will that be enough to lure him away from a comfortable situation with the Rangers?

Washington Nationals

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WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Stephen Strasburg, the overall first pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft, waves to fans as he takes part in a press conference where he was introduced at Nationals Park August 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Strasburg, a righ

The Nationals are looking to build a rotation, and what better way to begin than with Stephen Strasburg and Cliff Lee?

Though Washington would likely be low on Lee's list of potential teams, they have money to spend and a pitching void that Lee would certainly fill nicely.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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MIAMI - APRIL 09: Fans file through turnstyles before the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Florida Marlins during the Marlins home opening game at Sun Life Stadium on April 9, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Dodgers fans would be storming the gates if Cliff Lee was pitching in the City of Angels.

Los Angeles has needs and must replace a number of names lost in free agency. Lee would be an excellent start and would likely give them a chance out west.

Detroit Tigers

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DETROIT - APRIL 10: Recording artist Kid Rock high fives fans while leaving the field after the pre game festivities prior to the Detroit Tigers playing the Texas Rangers during Opening Day on April 10, 2009 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo

Kid Rock is going to need some help recruiting Cliff Lee if he hopes to bring him to Detroit.

Detroit isn't exactly paradise these days, and it would likely take an exceptional amount of money to attract Lee and his agent.

The Tigers have plenty of money to offer Lee, but with better teams out there, Detroit seems like a long shot.

Minnesota Twins

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BALTIMORE - JULY 22: A young fan watches batting practice before the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on July 22, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The Twins are another potential suitor for Cliff Lee this offseason. The Twins could lose a few pieces this offseason as well, opening up a spot for Lee's services on their roster.

However, it's tough to see the Yankees or Rangers letting Lee get away to another AL challenger this offseason. Minnesota is alive in the race for Lee, but barely.