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.

The problem is that you are talking about trading him in the middle of the season...this is no longer the FA period.

 

No one is saying he'd be difficult to move...the author flat-out states that there would be plenty of other suitors...he just thinks the Dodgers would have an advantage because of their deep pockets.

The problem is that you are talking about trading him in the middle of the season...this is no longer the FA period.

 

No one is saying he'd be difficult to move...the author flat-out states that there would be plenty of other suitors...he just thinks the Dodgers would have an advantage because of their deep pockets.

 

And I just don't see how that's the case. At midseason, Peavy will only be due $21 million or so over the next year and a half. Plenty of teams have deep enough pockets to suddenly absorb that. We aren't talking about the AGon/Crawford contracts here.

And I just don't see how that's the case. At midseason, Peavy will only be due $21 million or so over the next year and a half. Plenty of teams have deep enough pockets to suddenly absorb that. We aren't talking about the AGon/Crawford contracts here.

You have every right to disagree with his opinion. I don't think the fact that you disagree with him makes him a crappy writer.

And I just don't see how that's the case. At midseason, Peavy will only be due $21 million or so over the next year and a half. Plenty of teams have deep enough pockets to suddenly absorb that. We aren't talking about the AGon/Crawford contracts here.

A lot of teams have already spent the funds budgeted for the season or very close to it. Trading Peavy would require teams to pick up 6-7 million in salary this season. It would limit the amount of suitors and probably also limit the return.

You have every right to disagree with his opinion. I don't think the fact that you disagree with him makes him a crappy writer.

 

Maybe I was a little harsh on his writing skill. I apologize Mr. Nosler. I hope your Dodgers crash & burn.

A lot of teams have already spent the funds budgeted for the season or very close to it. Trading Peavy would require teams to pick up 6-7 million in salary this season. It would limit the amount of suitors and probably also limit the return.

 

I think, given the circumstances that would come with trading Jake Peavy, owners get a little looser with their pockets to try and make that extra postseason push. I don't think there would be any shortage of suitors, nor do I think there would be any reason for the White Sox to chip in money.

 

That said, this article is incredibly premature and should not have been written. As I suggested, the Dodgers are in worse shape than the Sox right now, the Sox have played much better of late, and it's May. If this were written in June, I'd have a hard time arguing with it. As is, it's a mistimed article.

I think, given the circumstances that would come with trading Jake Peavy, owners get a little looser with their pockets to try and make that extra postseason push. I don't think there would be any shortage of suitors, nor do I think there would be any reason for the White Sox to chip in money.

 

That said, this article is incredibly premature and should not have been written. As I suggested, the Dodgers are in worse shape than the Sox right now, the Sox have played much better of late, and it's May. If this were written in June, I'd have a hard time arguing with it. As is, it's a mistimed article.

Again, take the article in its proper context...it's their "Contributor Network." It's not written by Jeff Passan.

 

Keep in mind, he even pointed out we would get much more in return if we traded him now than what we gave up for him in 2009.

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That said, this article is incredibly premature and should not have been written. As I suggested, the Dodgers are in worse shape than the Sox right now, the Sox have played much better of late, and it's May. If this were written in June, I'd have a hard time arguing with it. As is, it's a mistimed article.

 

Dodgers could also be making this move for next year as well. They already have 2 main LHP in their rotation and possibly 2 more, so they would love another righty starter I'm sure.

A lot of teams have already spent the funds budgeted for the season or very close to it. Trading Peavy would require teams to pick up 6-7 million in salary this season. It would limit the amount of suitors and probably also limit the return.

 

I feel like the Orioles, Dodgers and Giants are 3 most likely suitors for Peavy, and I think all 3 could afford him.

Again, take the article in its proper context...it's their "Contributor Network." It's not written by Jeff Passan.

 

I understand, but nobody on here is writing articles about how the Sox should pick up Jose Bautista (or whoever). When the team is 5 below .500 and it's mid-May, you should not be writing articles about picking up players from other teams.

I understand, but nobody on here is writing articles about how the Sox should pick up Jose Bautista (or whoever). When the team is 5 below .500 and it's mid-May, you should not be writing articles about picking up players from other teams.

 

I would say that is true about every team besides the Dodgers.

I feel like the Orioles, Dodgers and Giants are 3 most likely suitors for Peavy, and I think all 3 could afford him.

 

Texas as well. They have 4 starters on the DL.

Texas as well. They have 4 starters on the DL.

 

Peavy/AJ reunion would be entertaining.

 

I think there are a lot of middle to large market teams that could take him on. The question is whether it's worth it or not. Like, I think the Pirates could find room for him if they agreed upon a trade, but with as much pitching as they have both at the MLB level and coming up through the system, there's no real need to make that trade.

 

The Brewers could use him too, but being in last place, they probably aren't gonna make that trade. They might be the weirdest team in the league. They have 3 of the best players in the league thus far - Gomez, Segura, and Braun - and only the Astros and Marlins have fewer wins.

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".

Yup - it's turning them into another Bleacher Report.

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

 

Except for the fact that there's a pretty decent chance that we'll be out of it by the deadline and if he keeps it up we could potentially get a ton of value in return for him.

Except for the fact that there's a pretty decent chance that we'll be out of it by the deadline and if he keeps it up we could potentially get a ton of value in return for him.

Yeah - there's actually nothing but REASONS to deal Peavy by the deadline.

I'll take Puig for JP.

 

yes please....

I feel like the Orioles, Dodgers and Giants are 3 most likely suitors for Peavy, and I think all 3 could afford him.

 

Orioles seem like a great fit since they've publicly claimed they seek a frontline starter. There's not a ton in that system behind Bundy and Gausman, however, and they stated those two are untouchable.

Orioles seem like a great fit since they've publicly claimed they seek a frontline starter. There's not a ton in that system behind Bundy and Gausman, however, and they stated those two are untouchable.

 

Konerko and Peavy for Chris Davis. I'm OK with this.

Konerko and Peavy for Chris Davis. I'm OK with this.

 

Are you sure you want Chris Davis and Adam Dunn on the same team?

Are you sure you want Chris Davis and Adam Dunn on the same team?

 

Might as well add Mark Reynolds to the mix while we are at it.

Orioles seem like a great fit since they've publicly claimed they seek a frontline starter. There's not a ton in that system behind Bundy and Gausman, however, and they stated those two are untouchable.

 

I'd have no objection building a package around Schroop!

Are you sure you want Chris Davis and Adam Dunn on the same team?

 

If Chris Davis keeps hitting a million homers, I'm ok with it.

Might as well add Mark Reynolds to the mix while we are at it.

He was the best move of the offseason so far.