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Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:02 pm EST

With Dempster's return in question, Cubs look at Peavy

By Joe Zedalis

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The original plan was for the Chicago Cubs to try and find a left-handed-hitting outfielder. Now with it becoming more clean that right-hander Ryan Dempster will not sign quickly, starting pitching is taking on more importance.

It appears the Cubs have taken a renewed interest in former Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy. The Cubs have exclusive rights to negotiate with Dempster until Nov. 14, and then he will be free to listen to all offers. That could be bad news for the Cubs, who would like Dempster back but may not be ready to offer as many years or as much money in this pitching-thin free agent market.

Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, speaking on the opening day of the GM meetings, would only say, "We've made it no secret we'd like to keep Ryan."

As for Peavy, who has four years and at least $63 million left on his contract with San Diego, three teams are in the running now that the Padres have announced they would trade him for the right mix of young players. The teams are believed to be the Dodgers, Braves and Cubs, although it is doubtful Peavy would be traded within the West Division.

That leaves the Cubs and Braves. And one scout said the Cubs "don't have the talent it would take."

Source: Chicago TribuneNew Window

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  1. Jason L
    1. Posted by Jason L Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:53 pm EDT

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    cubs suck they'll never win again if they couldnt do it last year it will never happen.
    you cubs fans come down to the south side this winter and feel the warm glow of a world series ring!
    GO WHITESOX!
  2. Kingman33
    2. Posted by Kingman33 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Go white sox right down north to the end of the redline at wrigley field to see a real team .....go cubs go!!!!.....
  3. louielipps
    3. Posted by louielipps Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:57 pm EDT

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    screw the sox they limped into the playoffs. the cubs will win before the sox will...mark my words.
  4. Keeping It Real
    4. Posted by Keeping It Real Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    That warm glow is the feeling of you peeing your pants that you are the 1st poster
  5. Camie
    5. Posted by Camie Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT

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    Dump the dumbster!!!
  6. evilwizard71
    6. Posted by evilwizard71 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:57 pm EDT

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    we some more hitting and pitching on our team but as long as hendry is at the helm they will always blame the manager while jim hendry sits on ass and does nothing screw the cubs every season.
  7. toney7
    7. Posted by toney7 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:16 pm EDT

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    I heard Cardinals wanting Dempster, putting him back in the closer role for 2009 and let Chris Perez get is feet wet as a set up man. Then in 2010 Dempster can go back in the starting rotation and leave Perez as the closer.
  8. DX
    8. Posted by DX Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:54 pm EDT

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    Chicago Sucks!!!!
  9. katie s
    9. Posted by katie s Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:53 pm EDT

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    The White Sox are only a couple of trades away from becoming a contender once again and the do not choke like the scrubs
  10. Scott A
    10. Posted by Scott A Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:44 pm EDT

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    How many games did the cubs win in the playoffs, this year, and last year
  11. Scott A
    11. Posted by Scott A Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:44 pm EDT

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    000000
  12. elhabib
    12. Posted by elhabib Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:12 pm EDT

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    It would be great to have Peavy on the Cubs. He's one of the most dominant pitchers in the game. Imagine if we could keep Dempster and get Peavy.
  13. CUBS
    13. Posted by CUBS Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    Don't live in the past Buddy, U had one lucky year out of 100, good job, chicago white sux my balls!
  14. JP
    14. Posted by JP Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    cubs are done for at least 5 years.....look at what happened after '03
  15. Starkey
    15. Posted by Starkey Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    If we got Jake, that would be AMAZING!!!!!! I would love to keep Ryan, but if we can't then GO FOR JAKE! Cubs will win the Series next year, though, regardless! Don't hate.
  16. eight inches
    16. Posted by eight inches Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:37 pm EDT

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    Why in the world would Peavy want to play for a team that is synonimis with "choke"? He might as well stay in San Diego. My prediction: He won't go to L.A. because of division rivalry. It'll probably be the Braves.
  17. rudy
    17. Posted by rudy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:28 pm EDT

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    it sure is funny everyone knows all about the teams in baseball, but talk nothing but bullsh::::::::t.
    all i can say the cubs are two or three players away from being a world champions. just wait and see.
  18. Raul M
    18. Posted by Raul M Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:55 pm EDT

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    The Flubs do not have any prospects the Padres need.
  19. T2
    19. Posted by T2 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    Does anyone else think it's hilarious that White Sox fans are even chiming in on Cubs rumors? They do live in the past and hate the fact that the Cubs are and always will be more popular in Chicago. Peavy to the Cubs is a longshot, but one can hope.
  20. Wingvie
    20. Posted by Wingvie Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:23 pm EDT

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    everyone's been "waiting and seeing," My grandkids will be dead before the Cubs win another series. By the way, I don't even have my own kids yet.
  21. en4cr27
    21. Posted by en4cr27 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    why is it non-Cubs fans are always so concerned aboutwhat the Cubs do or don't do. Spend time on your own teams quit worrying about what the Cubs are up to!
  22. Ironman
    22. Posted by Ironman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    When you have the worst fans in professional sports you will always be a loser.
    Your kids will grow up as losers and will lose as you are losers who lost.
    Translation for cub fan - Peavy won't want to be a loser like you.
  23. burmeister
    23. Posted by burmeister Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:13 pm EDT

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    jeff-
    you out there? I've been wondering about your take on Fullmer. I always liked him as a coach.
  24. cubs4ever
    24. Posted by cubs4ever Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    we better get him back. if not im not sure wat id do. id love 2 have peavy but u gotta keep ryan. all u dumba$$ sox fans. u guys always make fun of us cubs fans 4 no reason. whenever theres a cubs sox arguement, its started by a sox fan. the sox always have and will b the little sister 2 the cubs. u no wat? the cubs r good at failin miserably. but u cant say it will never happen! theyve got all the rite pieces in place besides a lefty of 2, and number 19? more money 4 peavy, actual fans at a park 2 support them, a classic team with history, and every player that has ever gone 2 the cubs wants 2 b part of the team thats wins them the WS that cubs fans have waited for so long
  25. Bob
    25. Posted by Bob Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    Sox fans hate the Cubs more than they love the Sox...lol

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