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Buzz: Braves, Padres Discussing Peavy?

by Mike Nichols on October 16th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports, citing ‘a person familiar with the talks,’ the Braves have discussed a possible trade with the Padres for RHP Jake Peavy.

According to O’Brien, the Braves could include SS Yunel Escobar or 2B Kelly Johnson, as well as two Braves prospects in a deal for Peavy.

Meanwhile, Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports, the Cardinals, Astros, Brewers, Yankees are also possible contenders for the 27-year-old former Cy Young Award winner.

Peavy, who has a full no-trade clause and is under contract through 2012, was 10-11 with a 2.85 ERA in 27 starts for the Padres last season.