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Maybe they really are trying to get us to accept his option years.

betemit is still alive?

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 21, 2009 -> 12:35 PM) The DH Not playing the Pirates 50 times a season.

As soon as this happens, every thread in SLAM is pinned and general disarray happens on the board. Conincidence?

Maybe Kenny has a deal for Oswalt or someone else of the like if this falls through?

I wish I still had my source at the Sox

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ May 21, 2009 -> 12:16 PM) Levine has said the Cubs have "not a dime" in flexability until the deal is signed, sealed and delivered, so if Peavy is expecting the Cubs to make it happen, it can't for a little. DeRosa is going to get moved The best is that DeRosa is going to get the Indians a better return than he got the Cubs.

DA, still trying to make it clear that he thinks the Sox are cheap.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ May 21, 2009 -> 12:10 PM) Levine on first comment is (wait they have to play his annoying theme song) he's hearing the agent saying that Peavy isn't ready to make the decision right now, but it could change later on today or tomorrow and that Peavy to the Cell is one of his worst scenarios for his career I dont understand it, if Mark Buehrle can pitch here his entire career and be successful, why should anyone else be so scared? We have probably a top 3 pitching coach who has been instrumental in reviving and developing arms over the years. Take the tampon out of your vagina Jake and join the squad already.

How did I miss the free tickets!!! f***!

Right after roughly the best deal Pax ever made as a GM.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 20, 2009 -> 04:39 PM) Doesn't anyone use torrents around here? I got mine for free. I do, but for this I wanted the package consisting of the book and the nutritional guide, I also wanted the DVD's to bring around as I travel instead of streaming from my PC. For the other folks. I ordered the bands and the chin up bar off of amazon for no more than 60 total. After that you need a yoga mat, and some space. I would recommend some lighter weights for certain exercises, but the bands will work just fine.

QUOTE (striker62704 @ May 21, 2009 -> 11:33 AM) They are probably negotiating Peavy's options in his contract. He probably wants them guaranteed. I disagree, i think jake killed it and to save his face in the media and so the Pad's can continue to field serious offers, they are saying it never got to him. Makes alot of sense actually.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 21, 2009 -> 11:30 AM) It could be that they just don't want it out there they had a deal and Peavy killed it. This is a Groundhog Day version of the Soriano to the White Sox talk in 2006 where it went from immiment to never really that close. I think this is the case, Peavy killed the deal. Pussy.

CR/AP and 2 other pitching prospects are in the deal.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:48 AM) As some one else said, Peavy can always be traded back to the NL. The Padres probably are trying not to trade him at least in their division, if the he really hates the AL, the Sox could always try and send him to the Dodgers or Giants, teams with a lot of young talent but who the Padres probably wont deal with. If he truly respects the Pd's ownership and management team, then he has to do it, this is the best deal out there for them, we are probably one of the only teams willing to take on salary, and we arent in their league or division. Its a perfect storm for them.

I understand not wanting to play in the AL at one of the most premier launching pads in the sport, but playing for Coop and in a great city like Chicago would be enough for me. If he hates it, we can trade him to the Cubs for their entire team.

QUOTE (BearSox @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:27 AM) As long as Hudson isn't one of the two other pitchers, I'll Jizz in my pants. Im guessing he is, especially if it is a PTBL.

QUOTE (Reddy @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:25 AM) I know it's MLBTR but: 10:11am: ESPN's Peter Gammons says Beckham is not part of the deal. CBS' Danny Knobler says it would be Poreda, Richard, and one or two others. The others would also be pitchers, says Knobler. Oh ok, in that case, probably Hudson and someone else. Still would be in favor of it.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:21 AM) If Peavy loves hunting so much, he and Mark can become new besties. I am surprised that they don't know each other really as both seem like the same type of person. Thome and Dye as well. Thome has his own hunting range, and they all get together in the offseason and hunt.

QUOTE (watchtower41 @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:19 AM) What's the record for members on this board at one time and have we been anywhere close to breaking that record this morning? I think its in the archives somewhere, the record I believe at one point was the world series winner.

QUOTE (bschmaranz @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:11 AM) Has anyone gone to church and lit a candle yet? if that would actually help I would walk over to Old St pats right now.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:03 AM) Can we get a Gammons recap please? He is one of the few guys I trust/care what they say. I am just refreshing Heyman's twitter page like crazy, he's pretty reliable on the Peavy stuff.

QUOTE (BearSox @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:02 AM) Maybe Getz? But if he was part of it, he probably wouldn't be listed as a PTBNL. Who are some MI prospects we have besides Beckham? Does Retherford count? What about Kuhn? He seems like a very Getz like player from what I've read. CJ is a good player and has been playing well. Appartently Peavy called Linebrink last night and received nothing but good feedback from him about our team.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:00 AM) Yep, the whole PTBNL scares me. If you think about it, the Padres desperately need a middle infielder. I wouldn't lose a second of sleep if it's JorDanks in the trade, and really wouldn't mind selling high on Flowers. Right, Im hoping someone like Getz or Nix could fill that void for them. If they include Alexei, I am hoping the Pad's assume some of Jake's salary. Right now Poreda and Richard is better than any package they are going to be offered mid season anyway, just add some lower level fodder and lets do this.