The Sports Idiot

As expected, Jake Peavy squashed the trade that would have sent him to the Chicago White Sox yesterday.  The confusing part here is why the Padres would even attempt to work on a deal with an AL team that is not on Peavy’s short list to begin with.  Note to self, before I try to trade a player with a full no-trade clause it might be a good idea to talk to said player first.  It is not like Peavy does not know that he could be traded, or that the Padres have been trying to move him, so why not talk to Jake before completeing a deal?  Because the Padres and GM Kevin Towers want to try and make Peavy look like an ass for killing the deal.  It is not going to work, Mr. Towers, because we already know who you are.

A deal has been struck that would send super stud Jake Peavy to the Chicago White Sox.  All that they are waiting on is Peavy’s approval, which is not guaranteed to happen.  It is well documented that Peavy wants to stay in the NL, and that he is happy staying in San Diego.  The players in the deal are unclear, so speculate away.

I do not see this deal going down.  Why would Peavy want to go to the White Sox?  They are not going to be in contention this year, are an AL squad, and just do not make a lot of sense for Peavy.  We’ll stay tuned, and try to let you know if something goes down.

It has been a while since we called anyone a douche bag, so I guess that means this is overdue.  It looks like Nick Swisher told Ken Rosenthal that Joe Girardi the best manager he has ever worked under.  Seems that some guy in Chicago took offense to it.  Hit the jump for more. Continue reading ‘Douche Bag of the Week – April 22nd, 2009′

No big surprise here, as anyone who follows this crappy blog knows that we are big fans of Evan Longoria.  The White Sox’ Alexei Ramirez came in second place, with Boston’s Jacoby Ellsbury coming in third.

The Reds and White Sox have agreed on a trade that will send Ken Griffey Jr. to the South Side. No word on what the Reds will get in return as of yet. The only thing holding this deal up is Griffey’s approval. As a 10/5 guy, he can reject any trade. I don’t see why he would, as it would put him right into the thick of a three way race for the AL Central.

Update

Ken Griffey Jr has agreed to be traded to the AL Central division leading White Sox.  In return, the Reds will receive right-handed pitcher Nick Masset and second baseman Danny Richar.  I have never heard of either of these players, so I’ll have to give you a break down later today.