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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Rick Sutcliffe still pitching for the Cubs; urges Jake Peavy to consider playing in Chicago

And more from jalopy enthusiast San Diego-based agent Barry Axelrod…

Axelrod said there are more than five teams to which Peavy would agree to be traded. The widely reported list of five “is not definitive, it is not all-inclusive,” he said. “There are more than five teams. And there are some teams that have pretty much taken themselves out of it. They either don’t have the need or they don’t have the financial resources or the prospects to make the deal.” Axelrod is accustomed to public posturing by baseball officials.

“At the GM meetings, there were discussions with Atlanta, there were discussions with the Dodgers and the Cubs and others that I might not be privy to. But things have sort of come down to, if not a grinding halt, at least a slow-down at this point,” he said.

“It’s like me saying, ‘Hey, I’ve got this car, I can’t afford it anymore, I need to sell it, and you’re the only guy I’m going to talk to about selling it. How much are you going to give me for it?’ By being so public [with a list of possible trade partners] … it is making things a little more difficult.

“There’s an awful lot of gamesmanship in this industry. And there’s a lot of misinformation passed around and rumors get started. People take positions and say things publicly because they know it’s going to be reported everywhere. They’re looking to plant a seed. It’s hard to take anything at face value at this point.

“People have asked me about Atlanta dropping out … well, we’ll see what happens. Or Jim Hendry might say he may have to drop out because they don’t have enough … I’m not calling anybody dishonest, it’s part of the game.”

Repoz Posted: November 18, 2008 at 03:39 AM | 5 comment(s) | Login to Bookmark
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   1. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: November 18, 2008 at 04:59 AM (#3011322)
According to Rotoworld, the Fathers are only talking to the Cubs about Peavy right now. I say go for it. It's a matter of the upside of the guys they'd deal for what you KNOW you'll get from Peavy. To me, the Cubs don't have many untouchables. Given the progress their untouchables of this regime, I say there are no untouchables when a pitcher like Peavy is at stakes.
   2. Dan The Mediocre Posted: November 18, 2008 at 05:16 AM (#3011327)
According to Rotoworld, the Fathers are only talking to the Cubs about Peavy right now. I say go for it. It's a matter of the upside of the guys they'd deal for what you KNOW you'll get from Peavy. To me, the Cubs don't have many untouchables. Given the progress their untouchables of this regime, I say there are no untouchables when a pitcher like Peavy is at stakes.


The closest thing we have to an untouchable prospect (besides Soto if he counts in regards to this discussion) would be Vitters, and I have no confidence that we'd make a deal without him.

Hell, I'm unsure we could make a deal even with Vitters in it.
   3. Roy Hobbs of WIFFLE Ball Posted: November 18, 2008 at 07:58 AM (#3011357)
Get Peavy. Just get him. The Cubs are built to win now. Let's not haggle over prospects.
   4. James Darnell's #1 Fan Posted: November 18, 2008 at 04:54 PM (#3011533)
Soto and Vitters would be a nice start for the Padres, though...
   5. Shooty: Applying to be Fearless Leader Posted: November 18, 2008 at 05:05 PM (#3011539)
Soto and Vitters would be a nice start for the Padres, though...

Well sure, but I'm thinking the Cubs start with Pie and Vitters and work from there. I'd be shocked if Soto were part of any deal.

If the Cubs re-sign Dempster and trade for Peavy:

Zambrano
Peavy
Harden
Dempster
Lilly
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