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Jake Peavy Seeking Return To Majors

By Jeff Todd | November 15, 2017 at 8:38am CDT

Veteran righty Jake Peavy is plotting a return to the big leagues, according to a report from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (via Twitter). Peavy suggested such an effort was in the offing over the summer, and now it seems his agents at CAA Sports are informing teams that Peavy is on the comeback trail.

Peavy, 36, did not pitch competitively in 2017 after wrapping up a stint with the Giants. He ended his most recent campaign with an ugly 5.54 ERA over 118 2/3 injury-plagued innings. But he had turned in solid efforts in the four seasons prior, running a 3.68 ERA in 667 frames, and now ought to be well-rested.

It’s not yet clear just what sort of situation Peavy seeks. Perhaps it’s still conceivable that he’d be signed onto a 40-man roster, especially if he chooses to throw for scouts and can demonstrate he’s in good form. Whether he signs a major or minor-league deal, it seems reasonable to anticipate that incentives will feature heavily in the compensation.

All told, the former Cy Young winner will surely hold appeal to many organizations, particularly those that need to find affordable innings for the coming season. It remains to be seen, though, how great a commitment he’ll receive on the open market. If nothing else, teams that need to fill out rotations — including, perhaps, familiar organizations like the Padres and White Sox — will consider Peavy among other lower-cost, veteran possibilities.

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  1. Rob

    3 years ago

    Me too, Jake.

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  2. Solaris601

    3 years ago

    Giants will be interested simply for the purposes of nostalgia, but they need to overcome their compulsion to live in the past and take a pass on Peavy. I could see SD, MIA, or ATL giving him a shot to eat some innings and mentor their young pitchers, but that’s about it.

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    • WalkersDayOff

      3 years ago

      If the Giants sign Peavy they obviously dont plan on competing

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      • Wolf Chan

        3 years ago

        if it’s a minors deal that helps guys along in the system it is fine but he has no place on a giants roster right now

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        • mrnatewalter

          3 years ago

          A minors deal makes a ton of sense, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Giants load up on old back-end starters on MiLB deals.

          They obviously want Stratton, Blach, and Beede to compete for that #5 spot in the rotation, but it’d be good to have guys in case they don’t work out, or need more time (in Beede’s case).

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        • WalkersDayOff

          3 years ago

          If Jake Peavy touches your major leauge roster you cant compete period.

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        • drew1978

          3 years ago

          So he’d be perfect for the Tigers. They won’t be competing for several years.

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        • Disco Dave

          3 years ago

          Took the words right out of my mouth. Leadership and burn innings.

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      • thegreatcerealfamine

        3 years ago

        They’re not competing anyway…

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        • mikeyank55

          3 years ago

          If he will work cheaply, Alderstein can get the contract closed.

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    • Zkirton

      3 years ago

      Atl could bring him in. Veteran leadership for the kids coming up. Low cost arm, ship him out at the deadline to a contender if he throws well and his arm is still attached.

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      • connfyoozed

        3 years ago

        In other words, this year’s version of R.A. D!ckey, and likely at a significantly lower price. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to invite him to camp and give him a shot under those circumstances.

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  3. mateodh

    3 years ago

    Seems like a Padres sort of signing. Homecoming?

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    • SundownDevil

      3 years ago

      He lives in Alabama, so no “homecoming”.

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      • MrMet19

        3 years ago

        He played for SD early in his career, so I think that’s what mateodh meant

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        • TheWestCoastRyan

          3 years ago

          Should have been a lifetime Padre tbh

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  4. Senioreditor

    3 years ago

    I could see him as a 7th or 8th inning setup guy.

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    • mrkinsm

      3 years ago

      I could see him as the Reds opening day starter.

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      • schellis

        3 years ago

        Considering that Disco and Bailey could be on the DL at start of the year (yes I know they should be healthy but that was the case last year too and both were either out for year or should have been) I could actually see this happening

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        • Solaris601

          3 years ago

          Homer Bailey. Now there’s a SP whose contract is pegged for unanimous induction into the albatross hall of fame. Reds are on the hook for another 3 years and $69M for his “services”. Can’t stay healthy, and when he is sorta kinda healthy he’s ineffective. Horrible, horrible contract.

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    • dreamrei

      3 years ago

      That’s exactly what I was thinking. After not pitching competitively at his age, and with the best way to pitch in an MLB roster, being a set up guy who can throw a bit harder (just don’t throw out the arm), why not do it? Doors will open up if he does good.

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  5. stretch123

    3 years ago

    Miami please. Wouldn’t hurt and it’d prob be a 2-3 million deal

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    • skip

      3 years ago

      Not even close! Jeter would over $200 – $300

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      • Solaris601

        3 years ago

        Right?!!! When Jeter fills out the roster this winter he’ll drive a shuttle bus around Miami and collect as many “will work for food” prospects as he can. No experience necessary.

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    • kbarr888

      3 years ago

      Probably a lot lower than that. MAYBE an $800K minor league deal…..with incentives IF he actually pitches well & wins games. No Way they give him $2-3 Mil.

      If they do….I’m going down to “apply for a job”……LOL

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  6. steelerbravenation

    3 years ago

    Wouldn’t mind signing him in that mentor

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  7. riffraff

    3 years ago

    Rather the cubs throw $2 million at Peavy then bring back Lackey for $8-$10 million

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    • johnsilver

      3 years ago

      Lackey still “had it” more often than not last season in a hitter’s park. Contrast that with Peavy who got hammered in one of the most pitcher friendly parks EVER in MLB history, or maybe top 20.

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    • ray_derek

      3 years ago

      Good god not me, I wouldn’t want Peavy any where close to my roster, especially if I’m the Cubs

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  8. RiverCatsFilms

    3 years ago

    Well then…. guess he isn’t retiring yet.

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    • ray_derek

      3 years ago

      If a team is dumb enough to give him a contract I don’t blame him.

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  9. ob1kenobi

    3 years ago

    Come home peavy

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  10. Del Boca Vista

    3 years ago

    I just sold a Jake Peavy bobblehead the other day. I better go buy it back.

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  11. WoolCorp

    3 years ago

    No one tell Jon Daniels!

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  12. tattooed trash

    3 years ago

    Sound like a move the wonderful most best GM in the history of baseball Bobby Evans would do. fML

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  13. Paul Heyman

    3 years ago

    I could potentially see him with the braves, reds, padres, or maybe the phillies.

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  14. 05whitesox

    3 years ago

    A White Sox return/reclamation project to flip at the deadline for a prospect only makes sense.

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    • shelteredsoxfan

      3 years ago

      I could definitely see this

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      • Orland Sox

        3 years ago

        He’d be an upgrade over Pelfrey and Holland.

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    • mohoney

      3 years ago

      You’re suggesting Peavy to eat up the innings Rodon will miss?

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  15. AsNchill

    3 years ago

    I could see Billy checking him out.

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  16. kbarr888

    3 years ago

    Pirates are known for reclamation projects like this……Ray just might make some improvements that help!

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    • connfyoozed

      3 years ago

      No thanks. Bucs tried to go that route recently with disastrous results. See also: Ryan Vogelsong

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      • mlb1225

        3 years ago

        Yea, I think it would result in something worse than Vogelsong. At least he had pitched the prior years. Peavy is old, and coming off a season he did not appear in.

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  17. chaffed_nutsack

    3 years ago

    Detroit?!?!?!?

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  18. notagain27

    3 years ago

    He needs to try his luck with a NL team. Can’t see his stuff working in a lineup that includes a DH.

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  19. BusterMove

    3 years ago

    I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it again. He dominates an inning or two and then blows up. I think he has the stuff and the attitude to be a late innings reliever or even, dare I say, a closer.

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  20. Crmtide96

    3 years ago

    This reeks of a Royals signing

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    • Solaris601

      3 years ago

      Peavy would fit right in with Hammel, Kennedy, and (to a lesser degree) Karn. Capable of keeping the opposition to around 4 runs over 5 IP, but also capable of getting lit up like a Christmas tree at any moment.

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  21. TheWestCoastRyan

    3 years ago

    Go get him Preller!

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  22. rycm131

    3 years ago

    Yes! He was a stud when he last played so a comeback should be easy

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