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MLB: Peavy to the Cubs?

Jon Miller mentioned it as well.

If I was a cubs fan, I'd be happy about that.
 
Pevey will cost the Cubs alot in return. With the Dodgers out of the Peavy market they will make a huge run at Dempster. I don't see him returning to the Cubs. So you get Peavy and you will likely lose out Dempster and probably Smardzjia too... Personally, I would rather have Depster and Smardzjia.
 
How much $$$ does Peavy command?

The word about the Cubs off-season moves has been that they really don't have much room salary wise. Unless they offload somebody (Lee, Rameriez, Soriano, Zambrano).
 
I would be happy, but also sadden. Look at the young players that may miss out. Lets say Rich Hill recovers, Sean Marshall explodes, Kevin Hart, Samardzjia, etc. Its a good problem to have, but at what point is the team not going to become the Yankees and stop trying to buy and great team and for once build a great team?
 
cybsball20 said:
Pevey will cost the Cubs alot in return. With the Dodgers out of the Peavy market they will make a huge run at Dempster. I don't see him returning to the Cubs. So you get Peavy and you will likely lose out Dempster and probably Smardzjia too... Personally, I would rather have Depster and Smardzjia.
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I'm not so sure on that. Dempster is 32, wants 5 years/$70M and is coming off a career year. Peavy is 27 and is a proven preformer. Giving up Samardzija is a steep price however. The Cubs have given up on young talent all too often.

Cubs are also reportedly inquiring about Sabathia and Burnett. Sabathia would obviously be better, Burnett isn't a top starter, but he'd be cheaper. How about let Dempster walk, sign Sabathia and keep Samardzija. :yes:

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/1264646,cubs-peavy-110608.article
 
I wouldn't expect the Cubs to make more than 1 big signing or trade this offseason if they retain both Dempster and Wood. I just don't see it happening without gutting out the team. If they make a deal for Peavy I'd love to see them include a swap of Adrian Gonzalez and Derek Lee if possible.
 
guitarchitect7 said:
I would be happy, but also sadden. Look at the young players that may miss out. Lets say Rich Hill recovers, Sean Marshall explodes, Kevin Hart, Samardzjia, etc. Its a good problem to have, but at what point is the team not going to become the Yankees and stop trying to buy and great team and for once build a great team?
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I think they're already there. Hendry and Piniella have a long history of not trusting youngsters.
 
travman23 said:
Peavy is worth it. I would assume Marshall, Pie, and Cedeno would be involved in the package to get him.
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The Padres will not do the deal withough Samardzjia... They have no interest in Pie or Cedeno... Marshall and Smardzjia alone would do it.

travman23 said:
I wouldn't expect the Cubs to make more than 1 big signing or trade this offseason if they retain both Dempster and Wood. I just don't see it happening without gutting out the team. If they make a deal for Peavy I'd love to see them include a swap of Adrian Gonzalez and Derek Lee if possible.
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The Padres won't get rid of Gonzalez, they are building the team around him, they aren't interested in getting older...
 
travman23 said:
Peavy is worth it. I would assume Marshall, Pie, and Cedeno would be involved in the package to get him.
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I'd make that deal. I've heard too many prima donna stories about Pie and we already know what you get with Cedeno.
 
cybsball20 said:
Pevey will cost the Cubs alot in return. With the Dodgers out of the Peavy market they will make a huge run at Dempster. I don't see him returning to the Cubs. So you get Peavy and you will likely lose out Dempster and probably Smardzjia too... Personally, I would rather have Depster and Smardzjia.
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Smardzija has a no trade clause. He is not going anywhere.
 
I don't think they will package Smardzija with it. It is going to be an intersting off season. I am not happy MLB said they won't pass a Mark Cuban purchase of the Cubs
 
travman23 said:
I wouldn't expect the Cubs to make more than 1 big signing or trade this offseason if they retain both Dempster and Wood. I just don't see it happening without gutting out the team. If they make a deal for Peavy I'd love to see them include a swap of Adrian Gonzalez and Derek Lee if possible.
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If the Cubs move Lee, it will be to make room for Micah Hoffpauir. He doesn't provide the Gold Glove Potential of Lee, but is a lefty bat they need in the line-up and would provide some cost savings for other moves.
 
johnsonjj said:
Unless he waves it. That is always an option.
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nickborton said:
I don't think they will package Smardzija with it. It is going to be an intersting off season. I am not happy MLB said they won't pass a Mark Cuban purchase of the Cubs
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He would definately waive it, a chance to be a No 2-3 starter or another role in the pen 5-6 starter... He could have the team built around him... I don't see any attractive package the Cubs can put together for the Padres to accept that DOESN'T include Samrdzija...
 
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