November 15, 2008
The Deal's Off (For Now)
After more than a month of negotiations, the Braves have called off their proposed blockbuster deal with the San Diego Padres for 2007 Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy, Braves general manager Frank Wren told the Journal-Constitution on Friday.
The Padres wanted too much for the star pitcher, Wren said. "We reached the point where we made the decision that we just didn't feel like there was a deal that we could feel comfortable with," Wren said.
Look, the deal wasn't a fait accompli even when it seemed all but inked; I don't think this announcement means the deal is irrevocably off. Jake Peavy's on the block until Kevin Towers succeeds in trading him, and the Braves are still an attractive trading partner -- as long as Towers can temper his demands. In the meantime, the Braves will be pursuing other items on their wish list. Right now, that list appears to be headlined by Derek Lowe and A.J. Burnett. I've been vocal in my preference for Lowe, as well as Pat Burrell or Adam Dunn. Who do you want to see us get? How do you feel about the Peavy talks being suspended?
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5 Comments on "The Deal's Off (For Now)"
#1
Posted by Doug, November 15, 2008 6:34 PM
Pat Burrell? Please no. He's a one tool player who wants $15 mil. Just say no!
#2
Posted by Will Schaffer in reply to comment from Doug, November 15, 2008 6:43 PM
He's also a big-time run producer who hits for power from the right side and gets on base at a high clip, all of which our lineup desperately needs.
#3
Posted by Rain Delay in reply to comment from Will Schaffer, November 15, 2008 7:52 PM
There is that, but I just fear his glove of iron, where he was a huge minus and has been.
#4
Posted by Will Schaffer in reply to comment from Rain Delay, November 15, 2008 10:24 PM
he plays one of the least important defensive positions in basbeall.
#5
Posted by Alex Remington, November 16, 2008 12:15 PM
Totally agree with Will. Here's the real downside with Burrell, in sabermetric lingo: he's a 3 True Outcomes player with Old Player Skills. This means, roughly, that he's slow as molasses and once his bat speed starts to slip he'll see his skills erode quickly. (See: Hafner, Travis.)
This often happens in the early-to-mid 30's, and he's already 32. He'll probably get a 4-year deal, at least, and he may well be dead weight the last year or two of that contract. Adam Dunn has similar red flags, but he's 3 years younger and therefore should have 3 more years of productivity before he starts to slip.
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