tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288940066922284806.post6876268649345242246..comments2023-01-27T14:56:53.788-08:00Comments on Sports Seriously: Seriously Chapter 8: Machine Thrown For a LoopSeriouslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03667614689127786452noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288940066922284806.post-21999501906954134052009-05-27T11:32:43.280-07:002009-05-27T11:32:43.280-07:00Sports Illustrated Jon Heyman said the Cubs don't ...Sports Illustrated Jon Heyman said the Cubs don't seem anxious to make a deal for Jake Peavy, and the Dodgers have the same-division hurdle [note mp: whatever that means]. The Brewers might not have the pitching (or inclination) to get it done. Towers will continue try to find a team Peavy likes while also matching the package offered by the White Sox: Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, and two minor league pitchers.Michael Pascoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314595383329719714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288940066922284806.post-28992314642325675492009-05-26T16:16:43.938-07:002009-05-26T16:16:43.938-07:00Okay Forkush, confuse the fuck out of me why don't...Okay Forkush, confuse the fuck out of me why don't 'ya. Alright, I'll take what I said in the previous section. Peavy will be a good addition if the Dodgers can pull it off.Michael Pascoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314595383329719714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288940066922284806.post-36938741230279310412009-05-21T17:25:50.290-07:002009-05-21T17:25:50.290-07:00UPDATE: JAKE PEAVY REJECTS TRADE TO WHITE SOX!!!!
...UPDATE: JAKE PEAVY REJECTS TRADE TO WHITE SOX!!!!<br /><br />Jake Peavy just exercised his no-trade clause and overturned a trade to the Chicago White Sox. The theory remains that he wants to stay both in the NL and in California, which leaves the Giants and the Dodgers as the only teams remaining that fit that bill. The Angels could still be an option, or he could remain with the Padres.<br /><br />This is a fascinating scenario. The Angels certainly have a ton of pitching and his arm would give them the top starting staff in the AL. The same could be said for the Giants, although the NL West is really starting to look like a one-horse race and this is without Ramirez or Kuroda.<br /><br />I suspect it really may come down to the Dodgers, believe it or not. It would be a trade reminiscent of the Kevin Brown trade to the Dodgers, in that there would probably have to be a trade and sign situation. In addition, he would be lustily booed off the planet earth when he returned to Petco. The Dodgers do have movable part certainly, including Juan Pierre if they so desire to pay the largest part of his salary, plus a pitcher perhaps and lower level minor leaguers. If the Dodgers got Peavy, I really do believe that all bets are off in the NL and I would have to favor them to get to the Fall Classic indeed.<br />Dodger TonyTony Forkushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232559465611934066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288940066922284806.post-21213989927218459142009-05-21T16:01:06.387-07:002009-05-21T16:01:06.387-07:00I'm not sure what to think about Jake Peavy's deal...I'm not sure what to think about Jake Peavy's deal to the White Sox. I guess the first thing would be disappointment because I really felt that the Dodgers could have used him. I never actually felt that it was a potential reality due to the fact that is was very unlikely the Padres would trade within the division, and even more unlikely that Colletti would pony up something to get him here. Secondly, I am obviously grateful he is out of the division and, even more so, out of the league. Clearly this makes the White Sox much better and will give them a very good shot at winning a winable AL Central, although I suspect the Tigers are for real this year and don't count out Grienke's bunch either.<br />One wonders which direction the Dodgers will look for as far as an additional pitcher or two for the stretch run, now that it seems that barring some incomprehensible disaster, they are going to win the NL going away. I still think that Cliff Lee is probably the guy most on their radar. The incredible aspect of the Dodger's success is that they continue to roll without Manny AND Kuroda. Once they get Kuroda back, perhaps they don't need another starter. I personally think they absolutely do. They have to start thinking playoffs at this point, which I'm sure they are. Roy Oswalt is another guy I could see there being interest in. I think Lee is your frontrunner however.<br />Very sad new from Arizona. Pitcher Schott Showinweiss's wife passed away suddenly at 39 years of age. Condolences to Scott and family and four children.Tony Forkushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232559465611934066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288940066922284806.post-58707139574559125562009-05-20T12:22:22.239-07:002009-05-20T12:22:22.239-07:00Thanks J.
Nice post if I do say so myself.
p.s. My...Thanks J.<br />Nice post if I do say so myself.<br />p.s. My blog is closed till spring training of next year, as stated.Tony Forkushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232559465611934066noreply@blogger.com