http://sports.yahoo.com/news/los-angeles-d...-135400381.html

 

 

It's interesting they say that Peavy is too expensive, and that gives the Dodgers some sort of leverage...

 

At one point this week, it looked like we were going to be 7 GB. Now it's only 4. The article has moved into the pointless category for the moment.

 

 

 

However, one would imagine if the AL Central leader (probably DET) pushed the Sox to 8-9-10 games behind first place, the rumors would really start to fly then.

 

For now, that's going to be the magical barometer. 8 games would be iffy. 9 would be the tipping point, especially if there are still three other teams between 1st place and the position of the Sox.

 

 

Everything about the Peavy contract is a steal. Any article that states otherwise isn't worth a click.

White Sox 18-21, 4 GB

Dodgers 17-22, 6 GB

 

To the author of the article, STFU and GTFO

That Yahoo Contributor Network is really ruining their reputation. They have some great writers like Passan & Wetzel, but then they allow stuff like this to be posted as actual "news".

With Peavy's performance so far, he's a bargain. A short, relatively team friendly contract for a guy who pitches like he does has got to be enticing to other teams. If the Sox end up trading him, they should get a very nice return.

I am of the understanding that pretty much anybody can write articles and get them posted through the Contributer Network. Is this so? If it is, why are we even discussing this? My article about the Sox trying to aquire Mike Trout for DeWayne Wise will be up shortly.

That Yahoo Contributor Network is really ruining their reputation. They have some great writers like Passan & Wetzel, but then they allow stuff like this to be posted as actual "news".

Our own Jake writes for them and does a really nice job.

 

The articles are to be taken for what they are...the insights of well-written local fans...

I will take "I know who posted this article before clicking on the post" for 800, Alex

Greinke: $19 mil

Becket : $15.75 mil

Lilly: $12 mil

Billingsley: $11 mil

Kershaw: $11 mil

 

But Jake Peavy at $14 mil is high-priced

Greinke: $19 mil

Becket : $15.75 mil

Lilly: $12 mil

Billingsley: $11 mil

Kershaw: $11 mil

 

But Jake Peavy at $14 mil is high-priced

He didn't exactly say Peavy was high-priced or had a bad contract...he was insinuating that the White Sox would have no use for it if they remain in last place, and that the Dodgers, with their apparent ability to continue to take on big contracts, would have an edge in the trade negotiations.

Our own Jake writes for them and does a really nice job.

 

The articles are to be taken for what they are...the insights of well-written local fans...

 

Local fan? Yes. Well-written? I disagree

Local fan? Yes. Well-written? I disagree

Yeah, I am pretty sure that kid is a Dodgers fan...

 

And the article itself is well-written...the opinions themselves, well those are obviously very Dodger-friendly...

He didn't exactly say Peavy was high-priced or had a bad contract...he was insinuating that the White Sox would have no use for it if they remain in last place, and that the Dodgers, with their apparent ability to continue to take on big contracts, would have an edge in the trade negotiations.

 

Except Peavy doesn't have a big contract

Except Peavy doesn't have a big contract

Ugh...maybe you should actually read the article...or see my post above.

Ugh...maybe you should actually read the article...or see my post above.

 

"Peavy's high price tag"

"Peavy's high price tag"

It is a high price tag....a Mercedes has a high price tag too...doesn't mean there aren't people willing to pay that price...

It is a high price tag....a Mercedes has a high price tag too...doesn't mean there aren't people willing to pay that price...

 

So why would the Dodgers have an advantage if it's a price that many people are willing to pay?

I'll take Puig for JP.

So why would the Dodgers have an advantage if it's a price that many people are willing to pay?

Again, I explained it right above for you...see a few posts up...

 

To elaborate...mid-season, most teams have basically set their budgets for the most part and it is somewhat difficult to absorb a player with a large salary...so often times teams have to get creative and offer back other forms of compensation, such as more prospects. What the writer is insinuating is that the Dodgers, with their big pocketbook, can absorb that salary without a problem, making them an ideal suitor if the White Sox decide they want that salary off the books.

 

Obviously the writer is not super familiar with the White Sox organization and how it has historically been run.

Edited May 17, 201312 yr by iamshack

Again, I explained it right above for you...see a few posts up...

 

And I'm explaining to you that it's not a big contract. Therefore, the Dodgers' ability to eat money won't be an advantage in negotiations, because plenty of teams will gladly take Peavy's team-friendly contract.

And I'm explaining to you that it's not a big contract. Therefore, the Dodgers' ability to eat money won't be an advantage in negotiations, because plenty of teams will gladly take Peavy's team-friendly contract.

See my edit above.

I'll take Puig for JP.

 

100 percent

Again, I explained it right above for you...see a few posts up...

 

To elaborate...mid-season, most teams have basically set their budgets for the most part and it is somewhat difficult to absorb a player with a large salary...so often times teams have to get creative and offer back other forms of compensation, such as more prospects. What the writer is insinuating is that the Dodgers, with their big pocketbook, can absorb that salary without a problem, making them an ideal suitor if the White Sox decide they want that salary off the books.

 

Obviously the writer is not super familiar with the White Sox organization and how it has historically been run.

 

I just disagree that so many other teams would have difficulty absorbing Jake's salary. It's not that much money in today's baseball and it could be a game-changer in a pennant race. I would assume teams that are competing have some money set aside in the budget to make a move or two at the trade deadline.

I just disagree that so many other teams would have difficulty absorbing Jake's salary. It's not that much money in today's baseball and it could be a game-changer in a pennant race. I would assume teams that are competing have some money set aside in the budget to make a move or two at the trade deadline.

 

Not to mention it is a two year contract. I promise you that if Peavy were a FA, he would get A LOT more in terms of years and of dollars per year.

There is no reason for this team to be considering trading Peavy. Plus to the Dodgers? They are in far worse shape in the standings then we are so maybe they become sellers instead