Starting Pitcher: Braves move on from Peavy
Braves GM Frank Wren told MLB.com that he is no longer involved in talks with the Padres regarding Jake Peavy.
According to the report, “This might not completely rule out the possibility of Peavy joining the Braves in the future… But it proves after a six-week pursuit of Peavy, the Braves are moving on and putting more of an emphasis elsewhere to satisfy their need for starting pitching.”
This weekend, Padres GM Kevin Towers told the San Diego Union-Tribune that he does not see a potential deal with the Braves or Cubs.
Meanwhile, at FOXSports.com, Ken Rosenthal writes, “The Yankees and Padres discussed Peavy at the GM Meetings earlier this month in Dana Point, Calif.”
According to a major-league source, explains Rosenthal, the two teams already have had ‘numerous discussions.’
…the way i have heard it, peavy has no interest in waiving his no-trade clause to pitch in New York, especially if it means pitching in the American League East…however, i wonder if he would re-consider if the Yankees offer to extend his contract beyond the potential four years and $70 million that is left…
…as a Mets fan, i hope the Yankees get peavy, because the Mets most likely will not…and so, if the Yankees get peavy, and sign CC Sabathia, it will most likely mean they’ll be out of the market for Derek Lowe, A.J. Burnett and others, who the Mets will try to sign as free agents…
