The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Chicago has convinced Jake Peavy to waive his no-trade clause in order to complete a deal that will send him to the White Sox. You can read more about it here.
This has major ramifications, for Chicago has made the biggest move out of the top three teams in the AL Central. While they currently sit in third place, bringing in a staff ace like Peavy could change the entire dynamic of the division. But is he healthy?
Peavy is owed $56 million through 2012, or $74 million through 2013 if the Sox exercise his option. That’s a lot of guaranteed money for a guy that hasn’t pitched in a game since June 8. There are major questions to be answered about his health, but I’m assuming Kenny Williams did his homework before giving up four pretty good young pitchers for a health-concerned pitcher.
While Mr. Williams did have to give up quite a bit — four young pitchers: Clayton Richard, Aaron Poreda, Dexter Carter and Adam Russell — being able to add an impact player like Peavy is incredible at such a late hour on trade day if in fact he is healthy.
I wonder if the recent sweep at the Dome made K-Williams a tad more ambitious in trade negotiations.
