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A Chicago Cubs source vehemently denied reports that a trade for Jake Peavy is imminent, telling ESPN.com Tuesday that the club is not "remotely close" to a deal for the San Diego Padres ace.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported Monday night that the Cubs were very close to a deal, according to a source close to GM Jim Hendry.

11 months ago Pleased-to-meet-you-im-an-anteater_tiny 'Eaters 8 comments 0 recs  | 

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Is reporting the same thing.

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"Whoa... You can't say stuff like that!"
"I get it Chief. I'll play ball. You just gotta blow the whistle and call the fouls. Alright?"

by Wonko on Dec 9, 2008 12:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Apparently

The Cubs now all of a sudden are getting pissy about this trade

by TheAxManCometh on Dec 9, 2008 1:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

it probably wasn't that close to begin with

FADE IN.

We are in a luxuriously appointed Las Vegas bar. No names can be seen but the theme is clearly tropical: the MIRAGE.

A SOURCE CLOSE TO JIM HENDRY holds his vodka/milk close to his chest. His back is leaned up against the bar as he surveys the scene for a worthy challenge. A beautiful BLOND approaches to order a drink.

BLOND: Can I get a gin and tonic?

A older BARTENDER nods.

BARTENDER: Sure thing.

A Source Close to Jim Hendry leans in.

A SOURCE CLOSE TO JIM HENDRY: GnT, huh? Good choice.
BLOND: Excuse me?
A SOURCE CLOSE TO JIM HENDRY: GnT. It’s short for Gin and Tonic.

The Blond starts to turn away.

A SOURCE CLOSE TO JIM HENDRY: You staying at the Mirage? I almost got to stay at the Bellagio, but my boss wouldn’t let me crash.

The Blond turns to leave without waiting for her drink to come up. As she leaves, A Source Close To Jim Hendry gets desperate.

A SOURCE CLOSE TO JIM HENDRY: I work for the Cubs! We might get Jack Peavy, from the San Diego team. I’d say it’s imminent!

Meanwhile, in the shadows, famed Chicago sports writer GORDON WITTENMYER has been taking ardent notes. He now stops to smile.

GORDON WITTENMYER: Where’s a computer? I write for the Sun-Times and I need access to the Internet right away!

Activity in the bar stops for a brief moment, then resumes. A Source Close To Jim Hendry slips out of the bar to try his luck at TREASURE ISLAND.

by 'Eaters on Dec 9, 2008 2:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is awesome

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

by Axion on Dec 9, 2008 2:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

A-effin-men.

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by TheThirdGonzalez on Dec 10, 2008 12:45 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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