fathom Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (qwerty @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:41 PM) Blessing in disguise. Couldn't agree more...now let's see what else KW has planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (qwerty @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:41 PM) Blessing in disguise. its possible....either way the guy is a p**** for not wanting to play in the AL...sack up...if you are the best of the best you should prove it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:41 PM) To be fair, the Sox have always been cheap when it comes to pitching and not wanting to overspend on huge long-term to deals. And the Sox have usually been right in their dealings with pitching. Then why get into bed with the Padres? Now we have traded off our top two pitching prospects. Peavy will be traded eventually, but cant be good for the confidence of our kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Jake Peavy has quickly become one of my most hated players. I don't root for cowards, especially greedy ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:42 PM) I honestly believe Peavy believes the Braves or Cubs will trade for him. He will continue to be a coward until he can go to those teams. At least this saves someone from calling him the White Javy. They simply dont have the player to entice the Pads and dont have the money to guarantee him those years. He is SOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (qwerty @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:41 PM) Blessing in disguise. Maybe in four years, but he certainly gives this team a much needed boost now and for at least the next three years. But it's tough to guarantee that much money to someone who is gonna have lots of wear and tear on his arm in four years. Edited May 21, 2009 by maggsmaggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (Markbilliards @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:42 PM) Someone posted on here a while ago the history of major long term pitching contracts and how they worked out. Historically it really shows that it is not worth it. Good call JR. Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (daa84 @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:42 PM) its possible....either way the guy is a p**** for not wanting to play in the AL...sack up...if you are the best of the best you should prove it I received 8 texts from Cubs fans in the last 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Peavy has just used the White Sox to set up an inevitable deal with the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan3530 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 what a little b****.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:43 PM) They simply dont have the player to entice the Pads and dont have the money to guarantee him those years. He is SOL. This upcoming offseason possibly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:42 PM) I honestly believe Peavy believes the Braves or Cubs will trade for him. He will continue to be a coward until he can go to those teams. At least this saves someone from calling him the White Javy. Cubs would have a hard time since their payroll is frozen until the sale is done and even then Ricketts (?) is already scrambling, they won't have a ton of payroll flexability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan3530 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 espn 1000 way behind the game. no mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 is it wrong to wish injury on a player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ May 21, 2009 -> 02:42 PM) Couldn't agree more...now let's see what else KW has planned. nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 f***ing Boers and Bernstein are gloating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:42 PM) Then why get into bed with the Padres? Now we have traded off our top two pitching prospects. Peavy will be traded eventually, but cant be good for the confidence of our kids. True, but it's not like they were offered for some s*** pitcher. They were offered as the centerpiece for Peavy. It could give them a boost, too. Both guys seem to have tough skin and realize it's part of the game, maybe they will pitch better. On the other hand, a guy with Floyd's mentality would shrivel down into suckitude after something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 If it's because the Sox don't want to pick up the option, it's not a bad thing. If a guy who's making millions needs a more millions to play in a league he doesn't want to play in, then it's a good thing. Why would you want a player whose only reason for being on your team is extra cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (onedude @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:45 PM) is it wrong to wish injury on a player? Out loud, yes....privately, I hope he stays very healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:45 PM) f***ing Boers and Bernstein are gloating. the sun also came up in the east today and will set in the west Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:44 PM) Cubs would have a hard time since their payroll is frozen until the sale is done and even then Ricketts (?) is already scrambling, they won't have a ton of payroll flexability Cubs also have screwed themselves with their long-term deals for players that aren't close to being worthy of them right now: Fuku, Bradley, Z, Lee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:44 PM) I received 8 texts from Cubs fans in the last 5 minutes. What could they possibly be saying? He's not going there either. I am a little annoyed that they went into this not expecting to pick up that option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well, not going to take Cowley's word for it just yet... But this doesn't kill me. I would have liked to have him in a selfish way, but I do agree with many that this deal very likely could have spelled trouble down the road... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:45 PM) f***ing Boers and Bernstein are gloating. They are saying it was a good thing for the Sox that it didn't go through, they didn't understand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Now, let's get the firesale going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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