According to The Journal News’ Peter Abraham, Jake Peavy has already been told that he will be traded. San Diego Padres GM Kevin Towers was quoted as saying “that train has left the station” to a small group of writers earlier today. He revealed that there are three teams in the mix, all in the National League (see the Braves, Cardinals, and Cubs), and that a multi-team deal could be a possibility.
The National League limitations have officially pushed the Yankees out of the running, although some do not agree. Either way, this is about to get really interesting.
The San Diego Padres have officially placed Jake Peavy on the trading blocks. Those that know me well, know that I have been salivating over Peavy for years now. The Semmes, Alabama native has stated in the past that he grew up dreaming to pitch for the Atlanta Braves, and according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution the Braves and Pads have already begun talks that could bring him home where he belongs. Hit the jump for my thoughts and any updates. Continue reading ‘Peavy on the Blocks - Updated’
It looks like as many as eight teams are in on the Will Ohman sweepstakes, including the Red Sox, Devil Rays and Yankees. Keep your eye on this one, because I have a feeling someone is about to overpay for a damned good reliever.
When I gave you the break down of the Nady to the Yanks trade on Saturday, it was yet to be official. Some of the prospects going the Bucs’ way have changed, as both Phil Coke and George Kontos will both be staying in the Yankees’ system. In their place, the Pirates will get two right handed pitchers in Jeff Karstens and Dan McCutchen. This deal now looks better for Pittsburgh, with both Karstens and McCutchen being better prospects than either Coke or Kontos are.
To learn more about the Bucs’ new prospects, you can read this article on MiLB.com. It should be noted that this is the same article I linked to on Saturday, only MiLB.com has updated it to reflect the correct players.
The New York Yankees added the outfield bat that they desperately needed on Friday when they acquired Xavier Nady from the Pirates. They also brought in left handed bully Damaso Marte. What did it cost them? Four of their prospects, including highly touted Jose Tabata, a right handed right fielder who was once likened to a young ManRam. They also gave up RHP Geroge Kontos, LHP Phil Coke, and RHP Ross Ohlendorf. Ohlendorf is the only pitcher of value here. You can read an excellent breakdown of the Buc’s new prospects here.
My thoughts on the move after the jump. Continue reading ‘Yanks Snare Nady, Marte from Pirates’
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