Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner says it would benefit free-agent pitcher Cliff Lee to pitch in the Bronx. "For somebody of that stature, it would certainly behoove him to be a Yankee, which would probably be for the rest of his career," Steinbrenner said Friday. "I think that would be a great move for him, but of course I'm prejudiced." The Rangers countered with an offer to Lee after New York extended a seven-year offer to the left-hander on Thursday. "Everything is progressing," Steinbrenner said. "We made the offer. It's a very good offer, and we certainly hopes he takes it. It's all up to him and his agent. We'll see what happens."