qwerty Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (Molto @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:46 PM) 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? This is one of the primpary reasons i said it's a blessing in disguise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (iamshack @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:47 PM) 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... If still waiting on Heyman, he's much more connected to this than Cowley. Cowley isnt even allowed in the Sox locker room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 At least now I can go back to not caring about this cruddy season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:49 PM) If still waiting on Heyman, he's much more connected to this than Cowley. Cowley isnt even allowed in the Sox locker room. Haha. Why? I personally don't like his snide comments about the team he is covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:49 PM) If still waiting on Heyman, he's much more connected to this than Cowley. Cowley isnt even allowed in the Sox locker room.Agreed. I haven't seen this anywhere else. Perhaps people heard the Sox refused to pay the option and extrapolated that there was no way Peavy was coming here after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 FWIW ESPN.com or si.com isn't reporting it, may be a matter of time, but not yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 i havent seen a rejection, only the sox haven't picked up the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 What a f***ing p****. His p**** ass is scared of the AL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:50 PM) Haha. Why? I personally don't like his snide comments about the team he is covering. Cowley is somewhat of a joke in many sports writers circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:51 PM) FWIW ESPN.com or si.com isn't reporting it, may be a matter of time, but not yet ESPN is really slow to confirm things like this. I would expect them to be last in reporting anything "official." Man, I really, really have a hard time actually reading your posts on the account of your avatar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Peavy is holding the Padres hostage. . . imagine how pissed their organization is about this. . They may be more pissed than the White Sox organization Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 This is going to be the longest thread for something that ends up as nothing. But it was a great ride while it lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 In other news, the Sox are going to have a loaded farm system by August. 4 top-70 picks, plus prospects that you get for Thome, Dye, Dotel and possibly Konerko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Man what a waste of a day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 As said, let the firesale begin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Heyman reports deal is dead. Peavy will talk to media in 30 min. Sox wouldnt pick up the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Ha I called it. I knew he would turn it down. Just heard the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 BY TONI GINNETTI and JOE COWLEY Staff reporters A source close to the Jake Peavy camp said today that the ace pitcher has notified the San Diego Padres that he will not accept the trade to the South Side, killing the deal that would have sent four players West and put Peavy in black and white. There is no indication of the Padres have notified the Sox yet, but the Padres have been informed. » Click to enlarge image San Diego Padres ace Jake Peavy is 3-5 with a 3.82 ERA, 19 Ks and a a 1.11 WHIP in 2009. He's seen here pitching against the Cincinnati Reds on May 17. AP PHOTO GALLERY Jake Peavy RELATED STORIES Inside the White Sox: Peavy to the Sox? DeLuca: Peavy deal vital for Williams Fast facts: Jake Peavy • Born May 31, 1981 • Peavy and wife Katie have two children: Jacob Edward II, born on June 20, 2001 and Wyatt, born on May 24, 2004 • Graduated from St. Paul's Episcopal High School in Mobile, Alabama, where he finished with a 44-1 record in four seasons • Was set to pitch at Auburn University before signing with the Padres out of high school • Repertoire includes two-seam and four-seam fastballs, a changeup, a hard slider and the occassional curveball • Two-time All-Star (2005, 2007) • Is a devout Christian • "I can't go a few days without" playing guitar, he told MLB.com last year ... He used to play with current White Sox pitcher Scott Linebrink when they were teammates • Was arrested for disorderly conduct in 2007 at the Mobile Airport on his way to a Christian missionary trip when he was running late and left his truck unattended at the airport • Avid hunter and fisherman The Peavy talk has been a whirlwind since early this morning, when the San Diego Union-Times broke the story that the veteran was called into the office of manager Bud Black and asked if he would push his no-trade clause to the side and play for the Sox. Peavy spoke to Sox reliever Scott Linebrink on Wednesday about the Sox and manager Ozzie Guillen, gathering as much information as he could. According to the source, Linebrink did a good selling job, and it seemed Peavy was leaning toward accepting the trade, but after an evening of thinking about it, as well as talking with his family, he was not ready to leave San Diego for an American League team. Earlier today, chances were thought to be 50-50 that Peavy would accept the deal. "At this point, it's 50-50," Linebrink said, adding he spoke to Peavy with Sox general manager Ken Williams blessings. "It's his decision and his family's, but given the trade rumors that haven't come to fruition, especially with the Cubs, I think he might want to get this behind him. I'm sure it was tough for him to go back [to San Diego, after the near-trade]. He's probably ready to put on whatever uniform he's going to have." The proposed deal to the Sox has developed quickly over the last two days as the struggling Padres look to move their star and some $63 million he is owned through 2012, including $11 million this season. But Peavy has veto rights over a trade, and sources in San Diego have said a deal isn't necessarily imminent. Peavy's agent, Barry Axelrod, acknowledged the talks today to the San Diego Union Tribune, saying he has the "highest respect" for Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Williams. But the paper indicated the rumored four-for-one deal does not appear to be imminent, with Peavy, who turns 28 next week, preferring to stay in the National League and perhaps even in Southern California, where the Mobile, Ala., native moved his family. "I did have a chance to talk to him yesterday," Linebrink said. "He just had some questions about the team over here, and I was encouraged by Kenny to go ahead and talk to him and answer any questions he had. Of course I answered all his questions, but when it comes down to it, it's his decision. I don't think anything I said is going to sway him one way or another. He's going to make the decision that's best for him and his career and his family." The reported deal is said to involve Sox lefthander Clayton Richard, another lefty in 2007 draft pick Aaron Poreda and two other minor leaguers. Manager Ozzie Guillen, while cautioning no trade had been concluded, said acquiring a pitcher like Peavy would signal to the team and fans the organization's commitment to winning. "I always like pitching. I love pitching," Guillen said. "You have pitching and better defense, you have a chance to win. Having him in the rotation, it would be great. I've never seen him pitch [in a major league game.] I've seen him pitch one day against us in spring training and one day for the U.S. against Puerto Rico in the Classic. He's one of the best in the game, if not the best in the game, at least in the National League. "If it happens, it's going to make our ball club a lot better. We've got to show those guys [in the clubhouse] we're pushing. We'll see what we can do about it. Kenny is doing stuff to make this ball club better." Peavy appeared all but traded to the Cubs before spring training, but a deal was never completed. Peavy had told the Padres then he would approve a deal to the Cubs, Atlanta Braves or Houston Astros. He has made clear his preference to remain in the National League, with Axelrod saying again today that preference remains. But Linebrink said the stress of dealing with his almost certain trade for months could be wearing on the star. "I know where he's coming from, being part of trade rumors for so long," Linebrink said. "He's probably looking at this as something he wants to put behind him. He told me he's really not looking to go anywhere else and he's kind of looking at this as his last move. he wants to be in a place where he has a chance to win and a place he's going to like for the remainder of his contract." That contract, negotiated before the 2008 season, gave Peavy a three-year extension beginning in 2010 when he will be paid $15 million. He is to be paid $16 million in 2011 and $17 million in 2012, with a club option of $22 million for 2013 or a $4 million buyout. Guillen admitted being "surprised" that Reinsdorf would agree to take on that kind of financial commitment. "It surprised me because the way the economy is going right now and the stock market, it's not easy to spend that kind of money. Believe me, they have their plan," he added of Reinsdorf and Williams. "When I talked to Kenny about the situation and Jerry, right away he said `do it.' That to me is great when you have the type of owner who wants to win." Linebrink described Peavy's questions as "very pointed. He had an idea of the information he wanted. Again, I don't think it comes down to the information I gave him. He probably has it in mind what he wants to do. He wanted to sleep on it and talk to his family." "I know it was tough for him to go back [to the Padres] after thinking the [Cubs] deal was done," Linebrink added. "He's probably ready to put this thing behind him in whatever uniform he's going to put on and go out there and go to work. "I think he will fit in well here," he said. "Of course, his stuff speaks for itself. He's a Cy Young winner. He has the ability to go out and dominate the game and be a solid No. 1 guy. I would put his stuff up there with anyone's. He's a bulldog. He goes out there and he wants the ball. He'll pitch late into he game and give you a chance to win. "He'll take the pressure off guys like Gavin [Floyd] and [John] Danks. He allows them to go out there and do their work, without feeling like they have to carry the load. It's one more veteran guy for them to follow after, and I think it certainly would strengthen the staff. It allows [Mark] Buehrle to have another No. 1. You have two guys at the top [of the rotation] who are experienced and able to go out there and carry you deep into a game. "When I was there, he was bitten by freak injuries sometimes," Linebrink added. "He's still relatively young. From what I've seen, he's still bringing it up there in the mid-90s. I don't think there's any reason to thing there is a [health] issue. "He has has a curve ball and a change up to complement the hard stuff. He's gone out there with unhittable stuff several times. I saw him strike out 16 [batters] twice in one year. He's somewhat of a perfectionist, I guess you would say. "At this point I would say it's 50-50. I would say that, given the trades that have not come to fruition, he's kind of running out of spots to go. this may be a chance for him to get out of San Diego. He was there all last year and experienced that 100-loss season. I'm sure he doesn't want to do that again. This is probably looking like a pretty good opportunity for him to get out of there and get with a winning team." 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SoxFan562004 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:56 PM) Heyman reports deal is dead. Peavy will talk to media in 30 min. Sox wouldnt pick up the option. I understand the Sox not picking it up, but I'm a little annoyed they got into the dance not willing to do it, they should have known that was going to be a major issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well at least now I can go back to rooting for all the NL Central teams except the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:56 PM) Heyman reports deal is dead. Peavy will talk to media in 30 min. Sox wouldnt pick up the option. big f***ing surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 So what is the latest. I haven't been around for the last two hours or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 04:56 PM) Heyman reports deal is dead. Peavy will talk to media in 30 min. Sox wouldnt pick up the option. He's getting it from deluca, deluca is getting it from cowley ah well....2 1/2 months til trade deadline, what to do.....what to do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Peavy: "Hey, what's that smell? Smells kind of like....tuna?" Me: "No, that's your face." f***ing p****. f*** you Jake the p****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 San Diego has got to be pissed. They need to get rid of him asap, and Peavy seems to be obsessed with being traded to teams that can't afford him or don't have the prospects necessary to get him. Either they get nothing for him, or he sticks around and sucks up close to half of the projected team payroll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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