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In today's papers during the GM meetings Kevin Towers was bowling with the Cubs GM. They did another activity as well, so they are probably the leading team for Peavy.:wink2:

"Fin Fan In Cali wrote:

In today's papers during the GM meetings Kevin Towers was bowling with the Cubs GM. They did another activity as well, so they are probably the leading team for Peavy.:wink2:

I'd still guess the Braves. Read this on the Cubs interest today, could be wrong of course.

De Luca's sources describe the Cubs' interest in Jake Peavy as "limited." Instead, the Cubs have "deep interest" in C.C. Sabathia. De Luca also wonders if the Cubs will entertain A.J. Burnet

Padres might be best served by waiting to see who loses the C.C. sweepstakes.

"DonShula84 wrote:

I'd still guess the Braves. Read this on the Cubs interest today, could be wrong of course.

Padres might be best served by waiting to see who loses the C.C. sweepstakes.

It will pick up steam once C.C.'s deal gets done.:wink2:

Gonzalez gets his first golden glove award.

Hard work on defense is rewarded for Padres first baseman Gonzalez

"Fin Fan In Cali wrote:

Gonzalez gets his first golden glove award.

Hard work on defense is rewarded for Padres first baseman Gonzalez

Wow, didnt he play 1/2 the season BEHIND Tony Clark :tongue2:

Of course I am kidding brother.

Great kid and great player. Good to see him get this as it is much deserved.

PADRES: Peavy derby starts to narrow : North County Times - Californian

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves appear to be well ahead in the Jake Peavy sweepstakes, though the Padres said no trade was imminent as of Wednesday night.

Wednesday afternoon, a Padres source said the club was working diligently with the Braves, Cubs and Dodgers, and that he believed a straight-up trade ---- as opposed to a three-team deal ---- could be accomplished.

Towers: Peavy train out of SD has left the station - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

DANA POINT, Calif. (AP)—Jake Peavy probably will be traded by the San Diego Padres before the winter meetings next month.
After spending four days at the annual general managers’ meetings, Padres GM Kevin Towers said it is unlikely the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner will remain with San Diego, which signed him out of high school in 1999.

Peavy throws a curveball into Padres' trade talks with Braves

This is getting a little goofy here.

Hoffman wants to meet with owner John Moores.

Hoffman wants to talk to Moores before deciding on Padres' offer

"Fin Fan In Cali wrote:

Peavy throws a curveball into Padres' trade talks with Braves

This is getting a little goofy here.

If Peavy's agent were Scott Boras, it'd go from goofy to ludicrous. :up:

Organization picks up $9 million option for right fielder in 2009

Organization pulls Hoffman contract offer from the table

Trevor Time may be over in San Diego.
Four days after reliever Trevor Hoffman's agent said he is disappointed that the club hasn't set up a meeting with Padres owner John Moores, the Padres Monday withdrew the $4 million offer to the all-time saves leader.

"Fin Fan In Cali wrote:

Peavy throws a curveball into Padres' trade talks with Braves

This is getting a little goofy here.

Thats actually smart on the part of Peavy. I ALWAYS wonder about stuff like that when a guy is traded. If Escobar is included in the deal to get Peavy that means we'll have to let Brent Lillrbridge play (good defensively, bad offensively) or pick up someone in FA.

On ESPN News tonight, the Padres were talking to both Atlanta Braves, and the Chicago Cubs. They also said a unknown team may enter the talks as well. They said the deal could be done by Thanksgiving.

Agent: Chances Hoffman will return to Padres are 'minuscule'

PADRES: Heath's Bells? : North County Times - Californian

Dear John: Hard as it is to write, time has come to say good-bye

9:41pm: Kevin Towers told Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune that despite advanced discussions with the Braves and Cubs, he does not see a potential deal with either club. Krasovic wonders if Towers will now try to engage the Yankees and Angels.

Last night rumors were it looked like the Braves were close to a deal, now this? The saga continues.

Wonder what the Angels would have to give up. I also wonder how Peavy would do in the AL.

MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Towers might have to broaden scope of Peavy trade talks

The Yankees and Angels could be next in line, but that doesn't necessarily mean Towers' job will become easier.

The Dodgers are the only other team on Peavy's preferred list that drew attention from the Padres in the past two weeks. Towers has said he is seeking advanced young starting pitchers and middle infielders, and the Dodgers may have better depth in that area than either the Braves or the Cubs.

"Fin Fan In Cali wrote:

Towers might have to broaden scope of Peavy trade talks

The Yankees and Angels could be next in line, but that doesn't necessarily mean Towers' job will become easier.

The Dodgers are the only other team on Peavy's preferred list that drew attention from the Padres in the past two weeks. Towers has said he is seeking advanced young starting pitchers and middle infielders, and the Dodgers may have better depth in that area than either the Braves or the Cubs.

I want Peavy but not if we're overpaying. Said they wanted McDonald before and I'm sure they'll either ask for him or Kershaw plus more. Colletti's right. A division rival like the Padres will demand more than usual and unless Towers wants to have a fire-sale, Peavy may cost too much.

Kouzmanoff undergoes surgery to resolve pain in right shoulder

Towers on the Jake Peavy trade talks: “It's really come down to one club now – the Cubs,” he said. “It's going to take awhile. They have a couple of players to pick from that we are interested in but anything with them is going to potentially involve a third team or fourth team. We're focusing only on them.”
Towers said his conversations with the Yankees “were not substantial” and that he told Yankees GM Brian Cashman “until I get the go-ahead from Jake, I'm not going to” explore trade options with Cashman.

Padres, Towers making progress on potential Peavy deal with Cubs

If a deal is struck – and sticking points remained Tuesday night – Towers said it likely will not be announced at the winter meetings, which end Thursday, because the Padres first would need to drop players from their 40-man roster, now at 37. The pruning would anticipate the arrival of several players – many of them pitchers – plus up to three minor leaguers from Thursday's Rule V draft.

Figure Moores' next pitch will be to buyers

The irreconcilable differences involved in dividing controlling interest in a big league ballclub during a contentious divorce have forced John Moores to reevaluate the viability of keeping the franchise in his family.

You knew this was coming.

"Fin Fan In Cali wrote:

Padres, Towers making progress on potential Peavy deal with Cubs

If a deal is struck – and sticking points remained Tuesday night – Towers said it likely will not be announced at the winter meetings, which end Thursday, because the Padres first would need to drop players from their 40-man roster, now at 37. The pruning would anticipate the arrival of several players – many of them pitchers – plus up to three minor leaguers from Thursday's Rule V draft.

Oh man, you know what that means?

Back to rebuilding for the Padres, AFAIK, Rule V draftees have to stay on the Roster the entire year or they revert back to their previous teams..

"padre31 wrote:

Oh man, you know what that means?

Back to rebuilding for the Padres, AFAIK, Rule V draftees have to stay on the Roster the entire year or they revert back to their previous teams..

Yes bro.:no: The local fans here are not very excited about next year.