southsider2k5 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...rtnerId=rss_cws Peavy balances present goals with eye on '12 ANAHEIM -- Jake Peavy opens this weekend's series for the White Sox at Safeco Field, looking to do whatever he possibly can on the mound to move his team closer to the first-place Detroit Tigers. As Peavy works through the 2011 season, just a little more than one year removed from surgery to reattach his lat muscle, he can't help but take a quick glance toward 2012. And that glance is made with a broad smile. "That excites me, there's no doubt about it," said Peavy, who will be more than 18 months removed from surgery at the start of Spring Training. "I'm going to find out how good I can be at that point and time. That's exciting for me. There will be no leaf unturned when it comes to this winter and coming back next year to find out what I can or can't do." Peavy spoke of already adding a full weight room to his offseason residence and added that he is looking forward to having that down time before getting after it, which eluded him this year because of the intense rehab program needed. His ERA or the overall results for this season are not where Peavy wants them, but he points to glimpses of greatness that has him even more upbeat for 2012. There were eight shutout innings at Target Field on Aug. 3, a shutout thrown against Cleveland on May 18 and his dynamic four-inning relief effort on June 25 against the Nationals. Stamina has been the main issue for Peavy, but he figures that problem will correct itself the further away from surgery he gets. "I'd like you to find me one guy who came off a major surgery and jumped right back in and was as dominant as when he was a frontline top-of-the-league guy," Peavy said. "I even looked at that when I went through my process to try to put a reality spin on the whole thing. "That's what excites me about next year. I can't help but look ahead and get excited when you've been through what I've been through, and I can't help but look to the future. At the same time, we are right here and right now and I am what I am right now. We have a chance to make a run and I'll do all I can do to be a part of it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Well, at least Merkin's reaching the "Wait til next year" point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 12:27 PM) http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...rtnerId=rss_cws Contract year. Anyone hear Hawk talking about Whitey Herzog last night. I thought that was good stuff right there. I bet you Hawk is watching other games on his ipad other than the Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macsandz Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 12:27 PM) http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...rtnerId=rss_cws Hey Jake...Shut Up already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Great. The fluff has already begun. I'm lookin' forward to next year, too, Jake. Because that will be the last year we have to endure you and your albatross contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I've always felt Peavy has hated playing for the Sox, and really I can't blame him now. He's a douche, but this organization sucks right now. So I hope he finishes strong next year or gets traded mid-season, and smell ya later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 12:31 PM) Hey Jake...Shut Up already! Yep. Have the decency to keep quiet when you can't get anyone out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 12:31 PM) Hey Jake...Shut Up already! This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yeah, clearly everything would be better if you stopped answering questions from the press! Then we could be pissed at how arrogant you are for thinking you don't need to talk to the media too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 06:42 PM) Yeah, clearly everything would be better if you stopped answering questions from the press! Then we could be pissed at how arrogant you are for thinking you don't need to talk to the media too! lol. so true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 12:42 PM) Yeah, clearly everything would be better if you stopped answering questions from the press! Then we could be pissed at how arrogant you are for thinking you don't need to talk to the media too! Then he could be Jay Cutler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 05:28 PM) Well, at least Merkin's reaching the "Wait til next year" point. That's exactly what I thought. It's going to be a sickening offseason with Sox fans being asked to believe Peavy and Dunn will magically be great again and Rios will work so hard in the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 01:57 PM) That's exactly what I thought. It's going to be a sickening offseason with Sox fans being asked to believe Peavy and Dunn will magically be great again and Rios will work so hard in the offseason. It's got to happen. There's no way around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenksycat Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Love the freak out over him talking positive....as if he's calling a press conference to announce this s***, rather than it (shockingly) being a reporter asking a question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 12:33 PM) I've always felt Peavy has hated playing for the Sox, and really I can't blame him now. He's a douche, but this organization sucks right now. So I hope he finishes strong next year or gets traded mid-season, and smell ya later. he is part of the reason the organization sucks right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 06:31 PM) Hey Jake...Shut Up already! But his boys love it. He loves the smell of napalm in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 01:33 PM) I've always felt Peavy has hated playing for the Sox, and really I can't blame him now. He's a douche, but this organization sucks right now. So I hope he finishes strong next year or gets traded mid-season, and smell ya later. Based on what exactly? I'd love to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 01:56 PM) Based on what exactly? I'd love to hear this Just his overall persona. That good ole boy, hillbilly s*** just doesn't rub me the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 01:56 PM) Based on what exactly? I'd love to hear this I'm guessing the meathead give 110% country boy bulls*** he spews every chance he gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 02:15 PM) I'm guessing the meathead give 110% country boy bulls*** he spews every chance he gets. I don't know what the f*** you just said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I've already said I think next year will be a more talented team on paper than this one I hope Sale is a starter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (Real @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 08:47 PM) I've already said I think next year will be a more talented team on paper than this one I don't see there being a chance in hell of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Peavy has done a s***pot of talking for a guy who has done precious little pitching in two-plus seasons. He and Dunn need to return to the National League ASAP. Can't cut it in the big leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 03:53 PM) I don't see there being a chance in hell of that The sad thing is, we could be less talented on paper and a significantly stronger team if the guys we're paying big bucks to perform aren't terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 03:15 PM) I'm guessing the meathead give 110% country boy bulls*** he spews every chance he gets. I guess I just don't see how that at all makes him, or anyone, a douchebag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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