MLB Trade Rumors: Jake Peavy

by Ray Guilfoyle on Oct 15, 2008 8:00 AM EDT in Baseball

It was reported yesterday that the San Diego Padres are listening to offers for stud right-hander Jake Peavy. With news that the team may be sold, this makes sense, especially after their 99 loss season in 2008.

Peavy started 27 games in 2008, with 19 quality starts, 10 wins, 166 K's in 173 innings, a 2.85 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP.

There are rumors that the Braves will be strong bidders for Peavy's services. The Braves would have to come up with a package of prospects that should make the Johan Santana deal look like a steal for the Mets, as Peavy has 3 years remaining on the 4-year $52 million contract he signed in the off-season. But, the Braves have the prospects to deal including OFer Jordan Schafer, OFer Jason Heyward, and SP Tommy Hanson, among others.

The package for the Padres would most likely center around #1 prospect, and 5 tool OFer Jason Heyward. Heyward will more than likely be in most off-season top 10 prospect lists, and probably top 5. The Padres would also want a SP in return, and Hanson would most likely fill that role.

Another team that I think could get into the mix would be the Brewers, who will lose CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets to free agency. The Brewers also have a nice farm system to deal from, and they have the money to take on Peavy's reasonable contract.

A 3rd team could be the Cubs, especially after losing in the 1st round of the playoffs this year. The Cubs could lose SP Ryan Dempster to free agency, and may feel they need an ace like Peavy to solidify a rotation that has injury concers with Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden.

Are there any other teams that will be interested, and have the talent to deal for Peavy??

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You’re right on in looking at young outfielders and a starting pitcher for Peavy. No trade rumor involving a mega-star would be complete without incluyding the Yanks. I wonder if Hank Steinbrenner will allow another Cy Young pitcher to be dealt for propsects without getting involved.

Austin Jackson, Brett Gardner, Phil Coke and a top pitching prospect.

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by faketeams on Oct 15, 2008 8:43 AM EDT reply actions

The Jays

Travis Snider and David Purcey? Probably losing AJ Burnett, Peavy is better and cheaper for the next 3 years…the 2 supplemental picks they get for AJ would off-set the loss of the 2 young studs.

That being said I highly doubt the Jays would trade Snider, but as a fan Peavy would be hard to pass up.

by bunner on Oct 15, 2008 11:21 AM EDT reply actions

Krasovic

Tom Krasovic from the SD Tribune that Peavy is willing to be traded to Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, St. Louis and LA. It would be interesting to see what LA would have to give up for Peavy. I can see Matt Kemp being the centerpiece of a Peavy deal. Maybe Kemp-Elbert-Hu and a minor league pitcher for Peavy??
Remember, Colletti traded for Maddux, so Towers isn’t averse to trading with LA.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Oct 15, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions

The Cubs?

I don’t know what kind of Jedi mind trick the Cubs could pull off to get Peavy. The cupboard is bare in their minor league system.

by Mikedaddy on Oct 15, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions

I'm with you

I’m a Cubs fan too. Would love to see Peavy head our way. Just don’t see any way possible. Pretty sure Josh Vitters would have to be apart of the deal. But he’s a couple years away and SD already has Headley and Kouz.

by dewby on Oct 16, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions