Wren wont pipe up for Peavy
-Dexter Sports
10:04 AM
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Frank Wren is an "I accept" away from having arguable the best starter in major league baseball. Someone who has been known to have great leadership skills and be a silent leader on the field. His stuff is unmatchable in my opinion. And heck, he is a hunter. Doesn't he belong in Atlanta? Some may look back and say it was the wrong decision for Frank Wren not to part with his top prospects to land the Ace.
I don't blame him one bit.
Sure, Jake Peavy is intriguing. He adds a depth to an already young and talented rotation. But he is not worth dumping top prospects for. Throughout his career, Peavy has never tallied 20 or more wins. Maybe that is a product of the organization he plays for. Or maybe part of it has to do with his history of injury.
Though he put up an astonishing 2.85 ERA in 17 starts, much of Peavy's consistency was hampered by two visits to the disabled list. Heck, he has only had three winning seasons in his career. When you lose 90+ games this move doesn't make sense. Peavy's injury ridden past balances out with the probabilty of a guy like Tommy Hanson, who the Braves Covet. And with the natural power of Jason Heyward, you hate to trade what could be a future franchise five tool player.
I will jump on the bandwagon of many and say that trading Peavy would be more of a value to the Padres than any other team in the league. His long term deal could be what scares a lot of clubs as well. It's hard to think a pitcher will remain at his caliber throughout 2012. The probability is less likely.
Either way, he will be dealt soon, Its just a matter of when and where.
10:04 AM
Dexter-Sports Inbox
Frank Wren is an "I accept" away from having arguable the best starter in major league baseball. Someone who has been known to have great leadership skills and be a silent leader on the field. His stuff is unmatchable in my opinion. And heck, he is a hunter. Doesn't he belong in Atlanta? Some may look back and say it was the wrong decision for Frank Wren not to part with his top prospects to land the Ace.
I don't blame him one bit.
Sure, Jake Peavy is intriguing. He adds a depth to an already young and talented rotation. But he is not worth dumping top prospects for. Throughout his career, Peavy has never tallied 20 or more wins. Maybe that is a product of the organization he plays for. Or maybe part of it has to do with his history of injury.
Though he put up an astonishing 2.85 ERA in 17 starts, much of Peavy's consistency was hampered by two visits to the disabled list. Heck, he has only had three winning seasons in his career. When you lose 90+ games this move doesn't make sense. Peavy's injury ridden past balances out with the probabilty of a guy like Tommy Hanson, who the Braves Covet. And with the natural power of Jason Heyward, you hate to trade what could be a future franchise five tool player.
I will jump on the bandwagon of many and say that trading Peavy would be more of a value to the Padres than any other team in the league. His long term deal could be what scares a lot of clubs as well. It's hard to think a pitcher will remain at his caliber throughout 2012. The probability is less likely.
Either way, he will be dealt soon, Its just a matter of when and where.
