Jake Peavy Rumors

Peavy For Zambrano?

Phil Rogers of The Chicago Tribune says that there is some buzz regarding a Second City swap of Jake Peavy and Carlos Zambrano: "Some baseball people believe the White Sox could have interest in the Cubs' Carlos Zambrano, possibly even for the newly acquired Jake Peavy. It would be a way for two teams without much money to spend to shake things up, but wouldn't Peavy have more value than Zambrano at this point?" Peavy, as you may remember, listed the Cubs as a team he was willing to be traded to when the Padres first looked to move him....   Continue Reading

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Perrotto's Latest: Cubs, White Sox, Chipper, Josh Johnson

The latest from John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus: The Cubs are trying to sign John Grabow and Reed Johnson before they reach free agency. Perrotto says those that know Chipper Jones believe he would actually retire after next season if he can't perform up to his standards. There's a possibility the Marlins will try to deal Josh Johnson this winter even though he won't be a free agent until after 2011. Johnson is not anticipated to take a hometown discount to stay in Florida. Perrotto expects Russell Branyan will re-sign with the Mariners before he reaches free agency. Seems like...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Pudge, Millwood, Harden

Links for Thursday... MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan says the Rangers are "strongly considering re-signing" catcher Ivan Rodriguez. Scott Boras told Bob Nightengale of USA Today that Rangers pitcher Kevin Millwood is scheduled to pitch Tuesday, which would likely cause his $12MM option for 2010 to vest. Cubs starter Rich Harden will miss a few starts and possibly the rest of the season, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald guesses the Cubs will not risk offering arbitration to the potential Type A free agent. Juan Uribe has been a bargain-basement bonanza for the Giants,...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: M's, Peavy, Metropolitans

A handful of links for your Wednesday evening viewing pleasure... Matthew Pouliot of NBC Sports has concluded his "Restoring the Rosters" series. Pouliot's No. 1 organization, "if given only the players it originally signed," is the Seattle Mariners. All 30 squads are now available for review. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Jake Peavy's debut with the White Sox is still "up in the air." Here's Peavy's take: "I can promise you this. On Feb. 15 or whatever day it is I report [for spring training], I'll be in as good of shape as anybody and be ready...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Figgins, Peavy, Royals

Some more links to check out... Cubs manager Lou Piniella told the Chicago Tribune that he expects his team to be speedier next year. The Tribune suggests Chone Figgins could be a fit for the Cubs. With his versatility and speed, Figgins would be a fit on a number of clubs. As MLB.com's Rustin Dodd points out, Figgins has also emerged as one of the league's best defenders at the hot corner. Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald believes the White Sox would be wise to rest Jake Peavy for the rest of the season if they're not within five...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Johnson, Peavy, Nelson

Links for Thursday... Pitching prospect Steve Johnson, part of the trade that sent George Sherrill to the Dodgers, found out about the deal via MLB Trade Rumors. Very cool! Tom Sedlacek of the Bowie Baysox did the interview with Johnson. MLB.com's Scott Merkin has comments from Jake Peavy about the failed Cubs trade and the two White Sox trades. Rays reliever Joe Nelson cleared waivers and accepted a minor league assignment, according to Marc Lancaster of the Tampa Tribune. The Phillies designated pitcher Steven Register and catcher Joel Naughton for assignment, according to David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News.   Continue Reading

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Perrotto's Latest: Twins, Damon, Franklin, Penny, Dye

John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus brings us his latest from around the leagues: When they come off the DL, Francisco Liriano and Glen Perkins will be used in relief. So, the Twins are hoping to add a starter who can pitch in the playoffs. This means they have until tomorrow at midnight to do so. The Yankees would like to re-sign Johnny Damon to a one year deal and give Austin Jackson a second year to develop at Triple-A, while pursuing Matt Holliday and Jason Bay in the offseason. The Marlins and Giants are frontrunners to land Brad Penny. The...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Cordero, Schmidt, Griffey

Another round of links... Reds GM Walt Jocketty tells MLB.com's Mark Sheldon that no team has inquired on Francisco Cordero. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports has a series of predictions for the season's final month. He doesn't expect Jake Peavy to win more than a single game for the White Sox. MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports that Jason Schmidt's season is over. Schmidt, who won three games in as many seasons for the Dodgers, hinted he may retire. Ken Griffey Jr. tells C. Trent Rosecrans of CNati.com he's having the time of his life back in Seattle. He's open to...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Peavy, Fielder, Mets, M's

A nice helping of links to get us going here Wednesday night... According to Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago, Jake Peavy is doubtful to make his White Sox debut on Saturday. The newly acquired right-hander was unable to throw a scheduled side session Wednesday afternoon due to lingering elbow soreness. Anthony Witrado of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel agrees with Dave Cameron's philosophy that the Brewers should trade first baseman Prince Fielder if they have no intention of improving their starting rotation through free agency this offseason. "I understand the team would take a PR hit if they traded a star...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Garland, Ordonez, Pettite, Peavy

Links from around the league on a slow Monday night... Keith Law of ESPN says that the Rockies should consider picking up Jon Garland. In the Detroit Free Press, Jamie Samuelsen argues that the Tigers should keep Magglio Ordonez in the lineup to maintain credibility with future free agents. When asked whether Andy Pettitte will be brought back by the Yankees next year, ESPN's Buster Olney writes that "given how he's throwing, I'm sure it will happen." And the White Sox's new acquisition, Jake Peavy, could start on Saturday against CC Sabathia and the Yankees, writes Mark Gonzales of the...   Continue Reading

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