St. Louis making a push for Peavy again?

[St. Louis Carter]

I have not seen it in print but my sources inform me that the Cardinals are offering Allen Craig (remember him from his off-the-bench hitting in the WS?) for Jake. Known for his hitting, Craig is an amazing defender. Top drawer at 1B and has never commited an error in the outfield in his 4 year career where he plays the most.

 

Stay tuned

 

 

Oh yes...he was the one involved in that weird interference play at 3B giving the Cards the win (game 5 I think)

Edited July 8, 2014 by St. Louis Carter

[St. Louis Carter]

Well it did not take long for this rumor to be squashed...The Cards GM just released a statement denying that such a trade is in the works. I don't know what to believe now but there is NO doubt that he want's to deal Craig for SOME big name starter, and soon.

[jd98]

A lot of places are reporting the Cardinals are interested in Peavy. Craig seems to make sense for both teams, and with him greatly underperforming this year, he'd fit right in with the 2014 Sox.

[Station 13]

Well it did not take long for this rumor to be squashed...The Cards GM just released a statement denying that such a trade is in the works. I don't know what to believe now but there is NO doubt that he want's to deal Craig for SOME big name starter, and soon.

 

I'm not seeing this denial anywhere.

[a700hitter]

I can't see getting Craig for Peavy--- maybe Roger Craig. I'd definitely accept the offer of CRaig.

[St. Louis Carter]

I'm not seeing this denial anywhere.

GM Mozielik denied it on a local St. Louis sports show. The word will be out soon I figure. I don't live there anymore so I don't even know the show's name. Edited July 8, 2014 by St. Louis Carter

[St. Louis Carter]

I can't see getting Craig for Peavy--- maybe Roger Craig. I'd definitely accept the offer of CRaig.

LOL...good one.

[Spudboy]

Red Sox Report

Peavy trade to Cards could happen soon

July, 8, 2014

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ESPN.com's Jayson Stark, following up on a report that the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in Red Sox right-hander Jake Peavy and sent a scout to Boston to watch his start on Sunday, reported that a source told him a deal could be made "quick."

 

That leaves open speculation that the Red Sox would like to strike a deal before game time Wednesday, when they would like to activate right-hander Rubby De La Rosa for a start again against the White Sox. That would preclude Boston from having to make another roster move to create space for De La Rosa.

 

Could it happen that quickly? The Cardinals need rotation help, and they were very close to trading for Peavy at last year's deadline -- so close, that Peavy thought he was going to the Cardinals.

[Station 13]

GM Mozielik denied it on a local St. Louis sports show. The word will be out soon I figure. I don't live there anymore so I don't even know the show's name.

 

is it a no comment reply or something? GM usually don't answer anything.

[St. Louis Carter]

is it a no comment reply or something? GM usually don't answer anything.

Sorry, I didn't see the show. All I know is that he "denied" the story. But this GM lies between his teeth on a daily basis. It's VERY possible that he is in contact with other teams and does not want to queer one deal messing around with another.

 

Just the way I figure it. I could be completely wrong.

[vjcsmoke]

Sell high on Peavy. The Red Sox need a 1st baseman and the Cardinals need a starting pitcher. Now is the time for the Red Sox to cash in some assets as the trade deadline approaches. We might have to exchange some prospects as well, but I feel the main pieces in a Peavy-Craig deal would benefit both teams.

[Palodios]

Apparently Ben told Peavy that he may be dealt, according to Peavy.

[yankthis]

So then Peavy stands a chance of posting a winning record for the year. Poor guy deserves a break like that.

[Spudboy]

Sell high on Peavy. The Red Sox need a 1st baseman and the Cardinals need a starting pitcher. Now is the time for the Red Sox to cash in some assets as the trade deadline approaches. We might have to exchange some prospects as well, but I feel the main pieces in a Peavy-Craig deal would benefit both teams.

 

What? Where did you get that idea? What is wrong with Napoli?

[jacksonianmarch]

The cards would be stupid to deal Craig for Peavy. When at his best, Craig is a middle of the lineup RBI machine. He got hurt last yr and hasn't been the same. He's 29 and should be entering his prime. My bet is that he puts up big numbers next yr when he is fully healthy

[Station 13]

hearing teams want horseface instead on Jake.

[jacksonianmarch]

Which horseface?

[Station 13]

I didn't know there were more than 1 here.

[jacksonianmarch]

Teixeira

[Palodios]

And I want Trout instead of Bradley, but it doesn't mean I'm going to get him.

 

Why is it that whenever the Red Sox want to trade for a mediocre starting pitcher at the trade deadline, it will cost a bluechip, and whenever they want to trade one away teams are willing to giveup a bag of balls?

[Station 13]

Teixeira

 

They ask for Lackey, and he even gets a 100% raise on his 500K if traded. I think we'll keep Lackey.

[St. Louis Carter]

The cards would be stupid to deal Craig for Peavy. When at his best, Craig is a middle of the lineup RBI machine. He got hurt last yr and hasn't been the same. He's 29 and should be entering his prime. My bet is that he puts up big numbers next yr when he is fully healthy

There's always a chance that Craig will return to form, but 29 is the age where you begin to EXIT your prime. But as Craig is blocking super prospect Oscar Tavares, CBS sports speculates:

 

"Boston wouldn't mind using talented rookie Rubby De La Rosa in the rotation, and Peavy is currently blocking his path. Additionally, Peavy, a loser of seven straight (though much of that is due to a lack of support) may frankly be better suited to go back to the NL at this stage of his career"

[St. Louis Carter]

Sell high on Peavy. The Red Sox need a 1st baseman and the Cardinals need a starting pitcher. Now is the time for the Red Sox to cash in some assets as the trade deadline approaches. We might have to exchange some prospects as well, but I feel the main pieces in a Peavy-Craig deal would benefit both teams.

I see that Jake has had limited innings in the last 2 years. Why?

[St. Louis Carter]

The Cards can probably forget about getting Peavy now, with the announcement that Tanaka was placed on the DL. You know how the Empire covets Bosox players.

[Thunder]

The Cards can probably forget about getting Peavy now, with the announcement that Tanaka was placed on the DL. You know how the Empire covets Bosox players.

 

They don't take Sox players mid-season. They wait until free agency and then show our players their wallets.

[Station 13]

The Cards can probably forget about getting Peavy now, with the announcement that Tanaka was placed on the DL. You know how the Empire covets Bosox players.

 

Red Sox don't trade with those crooks.

[sk7326]

Red Sox don't trade with those crooks.

 

Mike Stanley would be surprised to hear this. Indeed, way back in 1986, the Red Sox made a key addition with Don Baylor via a deal with ???

[Spudboy]

I think that if the financial aspect of a deal with the Yankees is there, many trades would and could be done.

 

Obviously the Sox don't want to "arm" the Yankees to the extent that the Boston team will have even more problems competing within the division.

 

Money is money. Even to the rich boys that own the Sox.

[Spudboy]

The Cards can probably forget about getting Peavy now, with the announcement that Tanaka was placed on the DL. You know how the Empire covets Bosox players.

 

Not necessarily so.

 

If the Cards have something the Sox need then I see no reason why a trade for Peavey can not be made. Maybe Craig is someone the Sox want?

[a700hitter]

Mike Stanley would be surprised to hear this. Indeed, way back in 1986, the Red Sox made a key addition with Don Baylor via a deal with ???

Mike Easler