Peavy is "miffed" but in control

by jbox on Oct 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT

Organization focuses on pitching trade discussions for Padres ace

There has been a lot of speculation about what positions the Padres are looking for in return for Peavy. Towers probably knows best:

“I would say our preference is pitching,” Towers said. “Probably next, it would be middle of the infield. Pitching more than anything. If we moved Jake, we'd look for controllable pitchers, preferably starters in a significant enough package to where some are major league ready and some are close to being major league ready.

This may mean that Olney was right that Khalil may be packaged with Peavy in a deal. One can only hope.

Peavy is “very, very miffed” over recent speculation that Peavy wants out of San Diego and prompted the trade talks.

“Jake's driving the train,” Towers said. “We can't do anything without his permission. He shouldn't be miffed. Let's put it this way: If he didn't want to go anywhere, he'd say, 'Don't talk to anybody. This is where I want to stay.'”

Towers is right, it's Peavy's decision. I have no doubt that Peavy would agree to be traded to another club, but I think he originally thought that he could persuade the Padres to spend more and make a push for a competitive team. The Padres it seems are going to take their sweet time rebuilding.

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Hey all

I love to read what you write, though I haven’t commented much lately.

I wrote what I’d offer over on the SBN Yankee blog, Pinstripe Alley. I’d to hear what you all have to say, even if it’s just that I’m dumber than Wiggins.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 17, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Knowing about wiggins gets you a rec

even if you like them.

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by TheThirdGonzalez on Oct 17, 2008 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

This is gonna get so ugly before it's over

by Winfield's Ghost on Oct 18, 2008 7:47 AM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

This would go so much smoother if Jake would just shut his mouth. Of course, when has he ever done that?

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by Drama on Oct 18, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

I apologize

but I had to stop reading when I someone proposed that Adrian Gonzalez and Cano were interchangable (or rather, Adrian being slightly better helped balance and earlier trade)

by pjbno4 on Oct 18, 2008 7:59 AM PDT reply actions

I understand

I run a Yankee blog- after a while you don’t even notice the crazy anymore.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Oct 18, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

There's plenty of crazy around here, too

But they tend to disappear during the off-season.

by Winfield's Ghost on Oct 19, 2008 6:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Cano

Would have trouble being the starting at 2B for the Padres, and we don’t even have an incumbent 2B.

Homer: Ohhhh, The Denver Broncos.
Marge: Whats wrong with the Denver Broncos?
Homer: Marge you just don't understand football.

by Wonko on Oct 19, 2008 1:11 AM PDT up reply actions

I think you're onto something

but I think he originally thought that he could persuade the Padres to spend more and make a push for a competitive team. The Padres it seems are going to take their sweet time rebuilding.

I think Jake thought that he had more of a say in things, trying to throw his weight around. Turns out the organization isn’t in the business of letting star players decide things for them.

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?

by Axion on Oct 18, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions

I think what we're all forgetting

is that Peavy came up through the Padres organization, recently signed a deal that showed he was committed to this organization, and has repeteadly expressed his loyalty to the San Diego Padres… “more so if the club can make a strong push for a World Series title sooner than later.”

He wants to stay here. KT knows that. If he can’t win a title with the Padres than he would prefer playing for a team that is ready to compete. KT, I am certain, is aware of this too.

In essence KT is telling Jake, and the world, that the San Diego Padres won’t be competing for a tilte for a few more years.

For me, it’s just another day in the life of a Padres fan.

by The Kipper on Oct 18, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions