How about Jake Peavy?

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 1:47 PM CDT

This morning it was announced on ESPN radio that San Diego was interested in moving Jake Peavy. The Fathers are looking to rebuild quickly and feel that moving the superstar pitcher could bring a couple of good major league players and a couple of top prospects.

Wouldn't he look good in blue next year? Imagine the current Cub rotation in some combination along with Peavy. The possibilities could be great. I don't know if the Cubs have the stones or the players to do a deal but it's worth discussing. What do you think?

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They will want WAY too much for him...

and he will most likely want to rework his current contract with whowever wants him…and by “rework” I mean add 2 years and 22 million more dollars to it.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah, but we can dream can't we?

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions

cant we

enjoy a world series run before we delve into this kinda stuff. damn next yext——next year is here. go cubbies

from the mouth of Uecker:

"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."

by cubsluver22 on Oct 1, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions

Exactly.

Let’s wait till November before we start “fixing” things.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Oct 1, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions

If we're going to '"fix" stuff...

can it at least be stuff that’s broken? Like the SS position.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions

You're determined to get rid of scrappy-do aren't you? Can't you see we're stuck

with him. Just like poop on your shoe.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

by Arbusto on Oct 1, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Lighten up francis. It's just a diversion from the obvious.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Well, he's definitely an elite pitcher.

Considering how poor their offense is, I would guess the Padres would want a slugger or three for him, though. And I’m not sure who the Cubs could offer (aside from perhaps Hoffpauir). I’m guessing the Yankees make a hard run at him.

The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions

by daver on Oct 1, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah, but who do they give up? The report said

that they wanted a couple of top players and a couple of prospects. The Yankee cupboard is kind of bare.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm guessing the Yanks...

will go after C.C. and just spend money rather than sacrifice tradeable players.

Free Ronny Cedeno

by Kansas25 on Oct 1, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions

They are forced to go the free agent route, they don't have the pieces to make a deal. Too many

old guys with fat contracts.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions

And fat guys with old contracts.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Same thing.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Hoff-power should do it.

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by digitalbenjamin on Oct 1, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I think we need to know about

Dempster and the contract
Wood and the contract
Z and his health

I see Guzman, Samardzija and Hill vying for a spot and depending on the above whether the Cubs trade from strength the perennial 12-9 5th starter in Marquis.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Oct 1, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions

I doubt that Guzman will go back to starting with his injury history. I think

he’s a bullpen guy now.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed.

I could see the Shark getting a shot at the rotation and, yeah, I suppose Rich Hill is a possibilty.

The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions

by daver on Oct 1, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd rather have great hitting & fielding SS or CF

Starting pitching is not a major issue for the Cubs

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Oct 1, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions

He's too much for the price

by IllinoisCubs on Oct 1, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions

Peavy

I think it’s going to cost a lot to nab Peavy. My guess is that we resign Dempster and figure out the 5th starter job. Could we put together a package to compete for Peavy? Perhaps, although Shark would probably have to be in the mix as they’d want a top arm in return. Dempster is arguably the 2nd or 3rd most valuable SP FA, and if he’s willing to return, I think we go that route and find an internal option for the 5th job.

Btw, on the Yankees – Their cupboard isn’t exactly bare. It’s heavy in young talent, little developed prospects, along with the graduated pitchers of recent years. If they are willing to put Phillip Hughes into a deal, I think that should still draw enough interest. Jesus Montero profiles as a big time slugger who will likely move to first, but the Padres have Kyle Blanks and Adrian Gonzalez. Austin Jackson is one piece that could interest the Yankees positionally, along with their catching options (Cervelli, Romine). There’s some good arms. I’m a big fan of Zach McAllister, and they have other pieces, like Horne, Heredia, and more.

by toonsterwu on Oct 1, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions

Ronny

and Hoffpauir should do it.

Lets get 11 wins this October.

"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"

by Grockcubs on Oct 1, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions

The Astros let Doug Brocail go

there’s a decent middle reliver WAAY cheaper than a starter like Jake Peavy….I’d sign him for next to nothing. No more large contracts to guys like Eyre/Howry. Middle relief — you have to either develop or look for bargains. Brocail would be a bargain.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Oct 2, 2008 1:53 AM CDT reply actions