SP FA
Mon 12/8/14 9:06 PM

Lee (elbow) has begun a throwing program, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports. GM Ruben Amaro said Lee is progressing well in his throwing program, and he expects him to throw from a mound sometime in January. Assuming that happens, Lee should be ready for the beginning of spring training. The Phillies would be open to trading Lee, but he is owed at least $37.5 million and is coming off the elbow injury, so the Phillies will almost certainly hold onto him at least until July.