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Peavy Pursuit Affects Dempster, Wood
Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune writes today about how the Cubs' pursuit of Jake Peavy affects their efforts to re-sign pitchers Ryan Dempster and Kerry Wood.
Sullivan believes Dempster would be less likely to give the Cubs a discount if they acquire Peavy, who is set to earn an average of $15.75MM per year. Jeff Blair, on the other hand, heard Dempster would be willing to give the Cubs a discount due to his desire to be part of a Cubs super-rotation. It seems that Dempster wants five years and $70MM. Sullivan says the Cubs offered $50MM over four years, while Ken Rosenthal pegged it as closer to Kyle Lohse's $41MM.
Would acquiring Peavy and retaining Dempster leave any money for Wood? Wood anchors the Cubs' pen, and his Chicago/Jim Hendry loyalty runs deep. Still, the Cubs would probably have to offer a multiyear deal. Unloading even half of Jason Marquis' $9.875MM could go a long way.
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Basically, by reading the thread it appears it could go either way for Dempster, but leaning to the Cubs. We already knew that. Same with Wood. You mean the Cubs might try to unload Marquis. That is news.
Posted by: studio179 | November 11, 2008 at 10:08 AM
the padres are really dragging this out... seems like the longer they take to deal him, the less likely it is to happen - even despite the "train leaving the station." i know i'm getting frustrated with all of the time KT is using in his "hasty" trade process, and i can't imagine how the cubs and braves fo's feel. do the padres really think that the braves will cave in and give up hanson?
Posted by: bfender | November 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Why should KT hurry? It's not like Peavy is a FA anytime soon. I think he's rightfully taking his time and making sure he can get as much as possible.
Would anyone take Marquis at half his salary? Back to Atlanta if they fail to land Peavy or is there any bad blood? Would think he would need to stay in the NL... Nationals, Giants, who else could use him?
Posted by: CubbyFan23 | November 11, 2008 at 10:16 AM
None of this is really news. Peavy kind of fell on the Cubs laps, so if it doesn't happen no big deal. Wood should be priority to resign over Dempster. Dumping Marquis would be beautiful.
Posted by: Doba | November 11, 2008 at 10:17 AM
I've got to think somebody could use Marquis at 4.9MM. The Nationals, perhaps.
Posted by: Dave | November 11, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Paying for half of Marquis' last year should make him very attractive for a number of teams looking for a 4-5 starter. Don't get me wrong. I hate him on the Cubs staff, but he's just a flat-out league average pitcher that never gets hurt. A pitcher of his ilk is valued more than 1 year 5 mil deal on the open market.
I just don't see any scenario where Kerry Wood is not a part of the 2009 Cubs.
Posted by: Teetz | November 11, 2008 at 10:26 AM
I've said before that dealing Marquis is pretty important if all or most of this is going to happen. And yeah, half his salary or more would be nice. He's certainly worth $5 million or so and you've got to think that some team is going to be desperate for pitching with money to spend. I can see the Cubs dealing him and only picking up a million or two if they're willing to wait till most of the good free agents are gone. Just don't expect anything good to come back in that trade, lol.
A Cubs "Super-Rotation", man that sounds cool.
Posted by: pageian | November 11, 2008 at 10:49 AM
You've got to think the Mets would be interested in Marquis at even 6m. The cubs could eat 4.8M and the Mets have a quality 5th starter that would push 200 innings with a 4 to 4.5 ERA.
That'd leave:
Zambrano
Harden
Dempster/Peavy
Lilly
Marshall
If somehow they get Peavy and resign Dempster (I just don't see that happening):
Peavy
Zambrano
Harden
Dempster
Lilly
Wasn't Lilly our #2 a couple years ago? That's what I thought....
Posted by: Bdlugz | November 11, 2008 at 11:08 AM
I doubt the Mets are interested in Marquis. If anything, I think you'll see them jump in the market for AJ Burnett.
If they lose out on him, then maybe they'll go for Marquis.
Posted by: myost88 | November 11, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I'd be shocked if the Cubs couldn't find a reasonable suitor for Marquis. He's a good 4/5 starter, he's just not being paid accordingly. Some team would definitely take him off of Chicago's hands if the Cubs would eat $3-5M of that contract.
Posted by: scribbletone | November 11, 2008 at 11:22 AM