Jake Peavy
WasWatching.com —
Via Pete Caldera -
Free agency isn’t the Yankees’ only route toward restocking their starting rotation.
If the Padres are rebuilding, then unanimous 2007 NL Cy Young award winnner Jake Peavy might ask to relocate. And, in the right scenario, the 27-year-old right-hander could switch leagues.
“We’ve talked about it,” Peavy’s agent, Barry Axelrod, said by phone on Thursday. “His first choice, clearly, is to be on the Padres, and on a winning team with the Padres.”
But if San Diego decided it would be more ...
Would Peavy Play For Yankees?
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record recently chatted with Jake Peavy's agent, Barry Axelrod. Peavy prefers to stay in San Diego, but not if they decide to rebuild. In that case, he'd apparently considering waiving his no-trade clause for three unknown American League teams (his National League number is not known). Axelrod spoke in generalities about the appeal of pinstripes, which could be seen as an indication Peavy might be willing to play for the Yankees. ...
Peavy's Agent: "that's not what he signed on for"
Gaslamp Ball —
Peavy's Agent: "that's not what he signed on for"
Axelrod did not specifically mention the Yankees, but said, "Any kid, you’d imagine, always thinks about wearing the pinstripes some day. But it’d be a pretty significant move for him."
Does Peavy want to pitch in pinstripes?
Zell's Pinstripe Blog —
... The Record reports that the Yankees have interest in Peavy, and they talk about if Peavy actually wants to come to the Big Apple. If they go after Peavy, the team won’t be getting him through Free Agency, but they will have to give up some good players to get him. Peavy would definitely be a big asset to the team, but for what cost? Are you willing to give up on Hughes? I’m not going to do that. I would definitely give up guys like Kennedy, Cabrera, Marquez, etc. I just don’t want the Yankees to turn around their plans just to land a big name. There is no ...
Peavy Trade Talks Begin
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... that Peavy said he will only waive his no-trade clause for a National League team. However, Peavy's agent Barry Axelrod said Friday that three teams in the American League could entice his client. The Yankees could be one; we discussed the possibility ...
Latest Peavy Chatter
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Let's catch up on recent Jake Peavy articles. Dan Hayes of the North County Times wrote about Peavy Monday, quoting Padres GM Kevin Towers saying nothing is imminent. Hayes talked to several sources who say Peavy prefers to stay in the National League. The Padres have already approached him with hypothetical trade scenarios (Peavy has to approve any trade).
Regarding that no-trade clause - Peavy's agent Barry Axelrod is on record saying three AL teams could entice his client. MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan has Peavy ...
