12-02-2008, 01:06 PM
Nothing huge here but some stuff from Towers.
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Towers yesterday spoke more bearishly about the prospects of a Jake Peavy trade than he has since talks began three months ago.
“Atlanta has a club policy that's been in place that no one will have full no-trade protection,” he said. “I don't see them bending the rules for Jake. At this point in time, that's not going to happen unless Jake changes his position on that.”
Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar would be part of a Peavy deal and could end up at second base if the Padres keep shortstop Khalil Greene.
Some close to Peavy have expressed doubt that he would OK a trade to Atlanta, saying he would prefer the Cubs.
The Padres have discussed a 5-for-1 deal with the Cubs that would bring them several pitchers, including an Orioles pitcher, but Towers said the Cubs'recent signing of pitcher Ryan Dempster for $52 million might make it difficult for them to afford Peavy.
“With them signing Dempster, it's going to take some creativity on their part financially,” Towers said. “I think there's still a chance with Chicago, but I think it's probably going to be difficult with them as well.”
Cubs pitcher Jason Marquis is due nearly $10 million. If he is dealt, Chicago would have more room for Peavy, whose salary next year is $11 million.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Peavy update
Towers yesterday spoke more bearishly about the prospects of a Jake Peavy trade than he has since talks began three months ago.
“Atlanta has a club policy that's been in place that no one will have full no-trade protection,” he said. “I don't see them bending the rules for Jake. At this point in time, that's not going to happen unless Jake changes his position on that.”
Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar would be part of a Peavy deal and could end up at second base if the Padres keep shortstop Khalil Greene.
Some close to Peavy have expressed doubt that he would OK a trade to Atlanta, saying he would prefer the Cubs.
The Padres have discussed a 5-for-1 deal with the Cubs that would bring them several pitchers, including an Orioles pitcher, but Towers said the Cubs'recent signing of pitcher Ryan Dempster for $52 million might make it difficult for them to afford Peavy.
“With them signing Dempster, it's going to take some creativity on their part financially,” Towers said. “I think there's still a chance with Chicago, but I think it's probably going to be difficult with them as well.”
Cubs pitcher Jason Marquis is due nearly $10 million. If he is dealt, Chicago would have more room for Peavy, whose salary next year is $11 million.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->