San Diego Padres Wiretap

Peavy To Make Scheduled Start Tuesday

Padres pitcher Jake Peavy will make his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Phillies despite right ankle tendinitis.

San Diego manager Bud Black said Sunday that Peavy's ankle problem has improved.

Black said that Peavy "feels confident it's not going to affect him." He added that "it's always great to have that caliber of pitcher making his start."

Via Yahoo! Sports


Dodgers Want To Upgrade Pitching Via Trade

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti said the pitching staff needs significant improvement.

"We can't go to the bullpen every day as early and as often as we do," Colletti said.

Colletti said he had talked this season with the San Diego Padres about Jake Peavy.

"If we could make a move, we'd do it, no matter the lead, no matter the deficit," Colletti said. "The goal is to improve the club."

Via Los Angeles Times


Peavy Would Only Accept Deal To Cubs, Dodgers?

The Padres' financial situation is getting worse, and they are now talking to the Cubs and Dodgers about pitcher Jake Peavy.

Chicago and Los Angeles are the only two clubs that Peavy would considering waiving his no-trade clause for, according to the Daily Herald.

Last week, Peavy rejected a trade to the White Sox.

Via Daily Herald


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