Cliff Lee has been the subject of trade rumors each of the last two seasons, but the Philadelphia Phillies have hung on to him.

If the Phillies aren't positioned for a playoff run around the trade deadline, Lee could finally be moved.

A contending team could have him for two stretch runs, and possibly a third if an option for 2016 kicks in.

"I don't really care," Lee said Thursday. "There's no sense really thinking about it. Honestly, it usually means a good thing. It means you've had success and other teams really want you. So that's a positive."

Lee signed a five-year, $120 million contract with the Phillies before the 2011 season.