Jake Peavy remains interested in joining Cubs

[cubswin2009]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-02-cubs-chicagomar02,0,7003196.story

"Obviously, Chicago was a team that I did have an interest in playing for, and I respect (general manager) Jim Hendry and the organization," he said. "I respect a lot of the players they have and feel like they have a good bunch, and obviously [it's] a great city. [Those] were reasons I identified the Cubs as a team I wanted to be a part of if I had to move on from San Diego.

 

"Other than doing that, I just let the guys making the decisions make them. I have no idea [what will happen]. I know I'm here, and I have to prepare like I'm a San Diego Padre."

[Little Slide Rooter]

Peavys interest in joining the Cubs was never the issue. It was Hendry and Towers being unable to put a deal together, partially due to the fact that each one thought that they had all the leverage over the other.

[BleedCubbieBlue81]

Ahh, what could have been.... :cry:

[cbbryan]

If only Obama was a Cub fan.......... he could have included Peavy to the Cubs in the stimulus package.

[A New Era]

If only Obama was a Cub fan.......... he could have included Peavy to the Cubs in the stimulus package.

 

That certainly would have, "stimulated" Cubs fans. :mrgreen:

[catrat85]

well i think that as long as he stays interested in the cubs till july when the cubs have seen what kind of pitching they have and who would be worth giving up. and the revenue from the new owner(wishful thinking) than maybe it would be a trade deadline move

[Backtobanks]

I've been posting all along that Peavy will end up on the Cubs. The facts remain the same as always:

1. The Padres can't afford him.

2. Peavy has a NTC and will only waive it for the Cubs.

3. The Cubs want him and are one of only a few teams that can afford him.

 

I still think that part of the reason for DeRosa deal was to load up on young pitching to either use in a Peavy deal or replace pitching going to SD in a Peavy deal. The only hangup has been the sale of the Cubs, because I think a package of players could be agreed upon by both sides. Peavy would be owed about $5 million for 2009 at the trade deadline. The Cubs could have Harden ($7 million), Gregg ($4.2 million), Viscaino ($3.5 million), Gaudin ($2 million), Heilman ($1.6 million), Cotts ($1.1 million), and Johnson ($3 million) coming off the books after this season to help with Peavy's $15 million next year.

[Cynosure]

Read this this morning. Over under on pages this thread gets before it's locked?

 

55.5

 

Anyways... go get em Jimbo.

[BigbadB1679666149]

That quote reads to me that Peavy still wants out of San Diego. I think he's furious that San Diego went on a dumping spree less than a year after he signed that extension.

[Tarver]

I've been posting all along that Peavy will end up on the Cubs. The facts remain the same as always:

1. The Padres can't afford him.

2. Peavy has a NTC and will only waive it for the Cubs.

3. The Cubs want him and are one of only a few teams that can afford him.

 

I still think that part of the reason for DeRosa deal was to load up on young pitching to either use in a Peavy deal or replace pitching going to SD in a Peavy deal. The only hangup has been the sale of the Cubs, because I think a package of players could be agreed upon by both sides. Peavy would be owed about $5 million for 2009 at the trade deadline. The Cubs could have Harden ($7 million), Gregg ($4.2 million), Viscaino ($3.5 million), Gaudin ($2 million), Heilman ($1.6 million), Cotts ($1.1 million), and Johnson ($3 million) coming off the books after this season to help with Peavy's $15 million next year.

 

And you've been wrong all along.

 

1. He's still there, so they can afford him for now.

2. Peavy will go to any team that will pick up his option. What about that do not understand? Let me repeat it in case you didn't catch it.

 

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

 

Do you really honestly think he'd turn down a trade to LA, Mil, NYY, Sea, or any other club willing to pick up his option because he's so dead set on being a Cub?

[apete6]

I've been posting all along that Peavy will end up on the Cubs. The facts remain the same as always:

1. The Padres can't afford him.

2. Peavy has a NTC and will only waive it for the Cubs.

3. The Cubs want him and are one of only a few teams that can afford him.

 

I still think that part of the reason for DeRosa deal was to load up on young pitching to either use in a Peavy deal or replace pitching going to SD in a Peavy deal. The only hangup has been the sale of the Cubs, because I think a package of players could be agreed upon by both sides. Peavy would be owed about $5 million for 2009 at the trade deadline. The Cubs could have Harden ($7 million), Gregg ($4.2 million), Viscaino ($3.5 million), Gaudin ($2 million), Heilman ($1.6 million), Cotts ($1.1 million), and Johnson ($3 million) coming off the books after this season to help with Peavy's $15 million next year.

 

And you've been wrong all along.

 

1. He's still there, so they can afford him for now.

2. Peavy will go to any team that will pick up his option. What about that do not understand? Let me repeat it in case you didn't catch it.

 

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

 

Do you really honestly think he'd turn down a trade to LA, Mil, NYY, Sea, or any other club willing to pick up his option because he's so dead set on being a Cub?

 

No link=not true

[CP_414]

I've been posting all along that Peavy will end up on the Cubs. The facts remain the same as always:

1. The Padres can't afford him.

2. Peavy has a NTC and will only waive it for the Cubs.

3. The Cubs want him and are one of only a few teams that can afford him.

 

I still think that part of the reason for DeRosa deal was to load up on young pitching to either use in a Peavy deal or replace pitching going to SD in a Peavy deal. The only hangup has been the sale of the Cubs, because I think a package of players could be agreed upon by both sides. Peavy would be owed about $5 million for 2009 at the trade deadline. The Cubs could have Harden ($7 million), Gregg ($4.2 million), Viscaino ($3.5 million), Gaudin ($2 million), Heilman ($1.6 million), Cotts ($1.1 million), and Johnson ($3 million) coming off the books after this season to help with Peavy's $15 million next year.

 

And you've been wrong all along.

 

1. He's still there, so they can afford him for now.

2. Peavy will go to any team that will pick up his option. What about that do not understand? Let me repeat it in case you didn't catch it.

 

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

 

Do you really honestly think he'd turn down a trade to LA, Mil, NYY, Sea, or any other club willing to pick up his option because he's so dead set on being a Cub?

 

YOU DON'T KNOW THAT.

YOU DON'T KNOW THAT.

YOU DON'T KNOW THAT.

 

Look I can repeat myself in all caps, too.

 

I don't think he would automatically refuse a trade to anyone but us, but I also don't think he would go to Pittsburgh or a bunch of other teams even if they picked up his option.

[Tarver]

I think there's a good chance he winds up here eventually, but he's doing the exact same thing Sheffield did a few years ago.

I'm surprised this many people aren't seeing this for what it is.

[apete6]

I think there's a good chance he winds up here eventually, but he's doing the exact same thing Sheffield did a few years ago.

I'm surprised this many people aren't seeing this for what it is.

 

Difference is, Sheffield was pretty much washed up at that time. I don't think getting his option picked up is really that huge of a factor here. Yeah, the economy sucks right now, but in 3 years, who knows, Peavy could be better off not getting his option picked up. He could sign a new deal for better money. The $63 million or whatever owed to Peavy isn't going to be the last $63 million he earns in his career unless he gets hurt or something.

[Proven Veteran]

I think the rumor that Sandy Alderson might come to run the team was more important than the Jake Peavy part of the article.

[Backtobanks]

I've been posting all along that Peavy will end up on the Cubs. The facts remain the same as always:

1. The Padres can't afford him.

2. Peavy has a NTC and will only waive it for the Cubs.

3. The Cubs want him and are one of only a few teams that can afford him.

 

I still think that part of the reason for DeRosa deal was to load up on young pitching to either use in a Peavy deal or replace pitching going to SD in a Peavy deal. The only hangup has been the sale of the Cubs, because I think a package of players could be agreed upon by both sides. Peavy would be owed about $5 million for 2009 at the trade deadline. The Cubs could have Harden ($7 million), Gregg ($4.2 million), Viscaino ($3.5 million), Gaudin ($2 million), Heilman ($1.6 million), Cotts ($1.1 million), and Johnson ($3 million) coming off the books after this season to help with Peavy's $15 million next year.

 

And you've been wrong all along.

 

1. He's still there, so they can afford him for now.

2. Peavy will go to any team that will pick up his option. What about that do not understand? Let me repeat it in case you didn't catch it.

 

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

 

Do you really honestly think he'd turn down a trade to LA, Mil, NYY, Sea, or any other club willing to pick up his option because he's so dead set on being a Cub?

 

He's still there for 2 reasons:

1. The Cubs had to wait for the ownership situation to clear.

2. Peavy repeatedly stated that he would only waive his NTC for the Cubs (and Braves before they dropped out) so there weren't any other parties involved.

 

Will he change his mind about other teams? Apparently you are a mind reader by stating as fact that he will okay a trade TO ANY TEAM THAT WILL PICK UP HIS OPTION, but until he says that I'm going by what has been reported.

[PackLandVA]

Can't a Mod automatically bump this to the 95-100 page range just so we don't have to wade through the crap arguements?!?!? http://timesfour.com/x4graemlins/icon_pullhair.gif

 

The same old arguements in the old thread are gonna be regurgitated in this one!

 

http://timesfour.com/x4graemlins/icon_bdh.gif

[Post Count Padder]

I saw we make a crap-load of nonsensical and irrelevant posts so someone who hasn't been on in awhile will come on, see a 20 page thread and think something happened.

[Tarver]

I've been posting all along that Peavy will end up on the Cubs. The facts remain the same as always:

1. The Padres can't afford him.

2. Peavy has a NTC and will only waive it for the Cubs.

3. The Cubs want him and are one of only a few teams that can afford him.

 

I still think that part of the reason for DeRosa deal was to load up on young pitching to either use in a Peavy deal or replace pitching going to SD in a Peavy deal. The only hangup has been the sale of the Cubs, because I think a package of players could be agreed upon by both sides. Peavy would be owed about $5 million for 2009 at the trade deadline. The Cubs could have Harden ($7 million), Gregg ($4.2 million), Viscaino ($3.5 million), Gaudin ($2 million), Heilman ($1.6 million), Cotts ($1.1 million), and Johnson ($3 million) coming off the books after this season to help with Peavy's $15 million next year.

 

And you've been wrong all along.

 

1. He's still there, so they can afford him for now.

2. Peavy will go to any team that will pick up his option. What about that do not understand? Let me repeat it in case you didn't catch it.

 

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

 

Do you really honestly think he'd turn down a trade to LA, Mil, NYY, Sea, or any other club willing to pick up his option because he's so dead set on being a Cub?

 

He's still there for 2 reasons:

1. The Cubs had to wait for the ownership situation to clear.

2. Peavy repeatedly stated that he would only waive his NTC for the Cubs (and Braves before they dropped out) so there weren't any other parties involved.

 

Will he change his mind about other teams? Apparently you are a mind reader by stating as fact that he will okay a trade TO ANY TEAM THAT WILL PICK UP HIS OPTION, but until he says that I'm going by what has been reported.

 

Judging by your join date, I assume you've followed baseball long to recognize his posturing as a common negotiating tactic, that's been used many times by many players before.

 

He'll go to whomever gives him the best financial terms. They always do.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

He'll go to whomever gives him the best financial terms. They always do.

 

That's factually inaccurate and you should stop digging the hole.

[Tarver]

When Sheffield and Johnson were traded, did they not insist on extensions? Do you think Peavy would choose ChC over a team willing to exercise his option? How often do these guys leave money on the table?

[CubbieBum]

When Sheffield and Johnson were traded, did they not insist on extensions? Do you think Peavy would choose ChC over a team willing to exercise his option? How often do these guys leave money on the table?

 

All the time in hopes of a better offer.

[Banedon]

Oh Lou....why couldn't you just have killed this? Now this speculation will never end....

 

Just because the Jake Peavy talks are dormant doesn't mean they're dead.

 

"We've got to prepare with what we have, and obviously you don't know if something like that is going to happen," Piniella said. "So I think it would be wise to not count on him."

 

But Piniella didn't rule out the possibility. The Cubs are waiting for their ownership situation to be settled before deciding whether to re-examine the deal.

 

"Anything is possible," Piniella said.

[Backtobanks]

I've been posting all along that Peavy will end up on the Cubs. The facts remain the same as always:

1. The Padres can't afford him.

2. Peavy has a NTC and will only waive it for the Cubs.

3. The Cubs want him and are one of only a few teams that can afford him.

 

I still think that part of the reason for DeRosa deal was to load up on young pitching to either use in a Peavy deal or replace pitching going to SD in a Peavy deal. The only hangup has been the sale of the Cubs, because I think a package of players could be agreed upon by both sides. Peavy would be owed about $5 million for 2009 at the trade deadline. The Cubs could have Harden ($7 million), Gregg ($4.2 million), Viscaino ($3.5 million), Gaudin ($2 million), Heilman ($1.6 million), Cotts ($1.1 million), and Johnson ($3 million) coming off the books after this season to help with Peavy's $15 million next year.

 

And you've been wrong all along.

 

1. He's still there, so they can afford him for now.

2. Peavy will go to any team that will pick up his option. What about that do not understand? Let me repeat it in case you didn't catch it.

 

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

PEAVY WILL GO TO ANY TEAM THAT PICKS UP HIS OPTION.

 

Do you really honestly think he'd turn down a trade to LA, Mil, NYY, Sea, or any other club willing to pick up his option because he's so dead set on being a Cub?

 

He's still there for 2 reasons:

1. The Cubs had to wait for the ownership situation to clear.

2. Peavy repeatedly stated that he would only waive his NTC for the Cubs (and Braves before they dropped out) so there weren't any other parties involved.

 

Will he change his mind about other teams? Apparently you are a mind reader by stating as fact that he will okay a trade TO ANY TEAM THAT WILL PICK UP HIS OPTION, but until he says that I'm going by what has been reported.

 

Judging by your join date, I assume you've followed baseball long to recognize his posturing as a common negotiating tactic, that's been used many times by many players before.

 

He'll go to whomever gives him the best financial terms. They always do.

 

So why did he agree to waive his NTC for the Cubs and Braves without any discussion about picking up his option? While I agree with you about most (not all) players taking the best deal (some opt for a winner or a location), I'm sure that most major-market teams would extend him barring an injury.

[Gmoney08]

Peter Gammons said today that the Cubs are expected to go after Peavy once Ricketts and the ownership situation is solved in May. They are expected to be able to increase their payroll.

 

1) Since it seems Ricketts will definitely be the owner why cant he give the go ahead to increase payroll right now?

 

2) If the Cubs can suddenly go after Peavy in May would you expect them to try to swing a deal right away, wait for around the All Star break, or drag it out till the deadline?