According to CBS Sportsline, “rival clubs say that San Diego GM Kevin Towers is discussing Cy Young winner Jake Peavy in trade talks this winter, though the feeling is that it’s just to gauge interest as the Padres attempt to work an extension with Peavy. “ Sportsline speculates that the Padres may look to fill their holes – particularly in centerfield and second base – this offseason using a Peavy trade.
I tend to disagree with the idea of trading Peavy this offseason. Peavy is only owed $6M this year, with a club option of $8M in 2009. That’s cheap. Even if it’s true that the Padres can’t’ sign the Cy Young winner to a long term deal, why would the Padres move him now? They can win the NL West next year if they keep Peavy.
Then again, if they can completely fleece someone – say the Yankees for Cano and Hughes – why not? Stay tuned on this one….
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