Well, he won't wind up in Chicago, I'm pretty sure of that. I think there's a great chance the Braves go after him because of where he's from, how much Schuerholz loves "The Rotation" ("the Rotation is dead, long live the Rotation!"), because of their new ownership and because they'll definitely have the talent to deal for him if they wish. My wet dream is for Atlanta to wind up with Santana and Peavy in two years but that won't happen. However, Peavy + Atlanta is almost a match made in heaven.

 

Jake Peavy doesn't expect to be with the Padres past the 2009 season and wouldn't be surprised if he were traded away before his present contract expires.

"I'm not optimistic about staying here as much as I'd like to remain a Padre," Peavy said yesterday before Houston defeated his teammates 3-2 before 44,272, the seventh-largest crowd in Petco Park history.

 

The loss dropped the Padres five games behind Arizona in the National League West – the farthest the Padres have been out of first in the division since April 30 of last year.

 

Peavy was speaking of his future a day after Carlos Zambrano signed a five-year extension with the Chicago Cubs for $91.5 million.

 

"I hope it's not the case, but I think it's inevitable that I'll wind up somewhere else," said Peavy. "I am not looking to break the bank. I'm not saying I want a huge payday. I'm going to ask for what's fair. And although I hope it happens here, I just don't see the Padres spending that much on a player.

 

"And if they're not thinking in that direction, they might decide to trade me before it comes to the point of free agency.

 

"It's not in my hands, as much as I wish it was. And when you look at (Padres CEO) Sandy (Alderson's) stance on long-term contracts, well, he's not been keen on them."

 

Peavy's career numbers are almost parallel to those of Zambrano, who has an option for 2013 that would raise the total to $110.75 million – or a record $18.3 million average for a pitcher.

Well, he won't wind up in Chicago, I'm pretty sure of that. I think there's a great chance the Braves go after him because of where he's from, how much Schuerholz loves "The Rotation" ("the Rotation is dead, long live the Rotation!"), because of their new ownership and because they'll definitely have the talent to deal for him if they wish. My wet dream is for Atlanta to wind up with Santana and Peavy in two years but that won't happen. However, Peavy + Atlanta is almost a match made in heaven.

 

I thought you wanted Santana to finish his career with the Twins?

I do. I'd be just as thrilled if he wound up with the Braves, though.

Well, he won't wind up in Chicago, I'm pretty sure of that. I think there's a great chance the Braves go after him because of where he's from, how much Schuerholz loves "The Rotation" ("the Rotation is dead, long live the Rotation!"), because of their new ownership and because they'll definitely have the talent to deal for him if they wish. My wet dream is for Atlanta to wind up with Santana and Peavy in two years but that won't happen. However, Peavy + Atlanta is almost a match made in heaven.

 

So why wouldn't your wet dream to be Santana and Peavy ending up in a Sox uniform? Just curious, of course.

Because it'd never happen. No use getting your mouth watering for meat you'll never eat.

Because it'd never happen. No use getting your mouth watering for meat you'll never eat.

 

Santana and Peavy to Atlanta will never happen either, unless they want around $40 mill locked up between 2 pitchers, which would be absolutely stupid.

Peavy is a distinct possibility. But there is zero chance that the White Sox go after him or have what it takes to get him.

Santana goes to the Mets, Peavy to the Braves.

 

Just watch.

Santana goes to the Mets, Peavy to the Braves.

 

Just watch.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if the 1st part of that happens this offseason. In fact, if I was a Twins fan...deep down I'd really want to see that happen.

As of right now, Johan Santana's bid for another Cy Young is in jeopardy. We already know the media loves an excuse to vote for a new guy, and they have it. Obviously you have Beckett and Lackey with 15 wins, Fausto Carmona, but to me, we have a 4 horesmen style race if you look at it numerically:

 

Kelvin Escobar: 13-6 (3 CG), 2.68 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, .236 BAA, 158 IP, 124 k, 50 walks, 137 hits

 

Johan Santana: 13-9, 2.88 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, .214 BAA, 175 IP, 191 k, 39 walks, 138 hits

 

Dan Haren: 14-4, 2.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, .227 BAA, 179.1 IP, 147 k, 46 walks, 155 hits

 

Erik Bedard: 13-4, 2.97 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, .210 BAA, 176 IP, 218 k, 52 walks, 135 hits

 

That list is gaudy enough for an AL going against DH laden lineups crop, but looking at the numbers of guys like Beckett, Lackey, and Carmona.....they aren't far behind. Most quality AL Cy Young race depthwise I can remember, my vote goes to Erik Bedard if your asking for it as of now, but still a ways to go.

Santana or Escobar are my horses right now. I'm rooting for Johan, though.

Santana or Escobar are my horses right now. I'm rooting for Johan, though.

 

Johan has no shot IMO. The numbers are quite even between him and a few guys, and they will have bias against just picking Johan again as you've see in MVP and Cy Young races in the past (when Johan HAS won, he didn't have people with comparable numbers to him like he does this year). Plus, he can't make a surge for himself by pitching his team into the playoffs. Bedard IMO is the favorite since he's going to finish with over 250 strikeouts and a high 2.something ERA, but Haren has a pretty good shot too and Escobar is helped by the team he's on being the only of the 4 with a shot at the playoffs where he can boost his case. Plus, keep in mind the numbers 14-4, 13-4 and 14-7 (Escobar is going to win tonight). People look at those way too often as a true stat, and comparing those three to Johan's 13-9 won't help him.

Edited August 22, 200718 yr by whitesoxfan101

G. Anderson is having a pretty good game.

Garrett Anderson is 4-5 tonight with 2 doubles, 2 home runs, and 10 RBI's at the end of just the 6th inning. If they can get at least 2 people on and avoid the double play, he'll bat again (Angels will only bat 8 times since they lead big) and he can go for some more ribbies. Wow, and the Angels lead 18-5, they don't score 18 in a week sometimes.

Edited August 22, 200718 yr by whitesoxfan101

Yeah Garrets doing alright lol.

 

What is the record for most RBI in a game isnt it 12?

Johan has no shot IMO. The numbers are quite even between him and a few guys, and they will have bias against just picking Johan again as you've see in MVP and Cy Young races in the past (when Johan HAS won, he didn't have people with comparable numbers to him like he does this year). Plus, he can't make a surge for himself by pitching his team into the playoffs. Bedard IMO is the favorite since he's going to finish with over 250 strikeouts and a high 2.something ERA, but Haren has a pretty good shot too and Escobar is helped by the team he's on being the only of the 4 with a shot at the playoffs where he can boost his case. Plus, keep in mind the numbers 14-4, 13-4 and 14-7 (Escobar is going to win tonight). People look at those way too often as a true stat, and comparing those three to Johan's 13-9 won't help him.

 

It's a shame that they didn't give Johan the Cy Young in 2005. Colon winning was a joke.

Yeah Garrets doing alright lol.

 

What is the record for most RBI in a game isnt it 12?

 

Yep the MLB record is 12, shared by two NL guys, and the AL record is 11. Garret came up with 2 outs and men on 1st and 3rd in the 8th, so a single would have tied the AL record, double scoring 2 ties the MLB record, and a homer would have set a new all time MLB record with 13. But he grounded out harmlessly.

Sick game for GA.

The Rangers have 24 runs with bases loaded 0 outs in the 9th.

 

Make that 26 runs, 2nd and 3rd no outs.

Edited August 23, 200718 yr by WHarris1

The Rangers have 24 runs with bases loaded 0 outs in the 9th.

 

Make that 26 runs, 2nd and 3rd no outs.

 

30 now

unbelievable for the Rangers, scoring 30 striaght runs.

It's the first game of a doubleheader also.

Littleton got the save in the 9th protecting the 27 run lead!

It's the first game of a doubleheader also.

 

haha which means if they're anything like the Sox they'll score 1 run the next game.

haha which means if they're anything like the Sox they'll score 1 run the next game.

Already up 3.