if he opts to test the free ajent market

I'd have to think he'd be the first guy to go if the Sox make the call that they have no chance.

I'd hate to see them lose him if he keeps this up I'm just thinking if he does and tests the market the Yanks or Red Sox will overpay for him, especially if their pitching problems continue.

Well, both the Yankees & Red Sox have these things going for them...

1. Unlimited Resources/Deep Pockets/Better Farm Systems
2. Incredible TV Contracts (The Yankees have YES & the Red Sox have NESN)
3. Both Teams Have Pitching Holes in their Starting Rotation

That might be a timing issue


What happens first? Sox drop out of race or Peavy gets hurt?

Anyway, he's a nice piece to have. Although, the trend of trading for a few months of a player is down. Not giving up king's ransoms anymore (i.e. Brewers for CC)

I'd like to see the Sox sign him to a lifetime contract.

I wouldn't bet on him getting hurt this season. The problem from the Sox perspective is that nobody really seems to be giving up top pitching prospects for rentals these days. But if you added Peavy to the Cardinals rotation, for example, that's a serious upgrade to their number five guy. Maybe there's the right situation out there somewhere if and when that time comes.

I'd have to think he'd be the first guy to go if the Sox make the call that they have no chance.

If SHARK is correct and that option automatically vests if he's traded, it would make it that much tougher to move him.

Yankees possibly. They are desperate for starting pitching. Though that means they don't have much in the way of young arms to trade back.

Yankees possibly. They are desperate for starting pitching. Though that means they don't have much in the way of young arms to trade back.

If the O's are in it at the deadline any chance they'd want to rent him for a possible run?

If the O's are in it at the deadline any chance they'd want to rent him for a possible run?

Texas seems like the most obvious spot to me.

If he continues at the same pace for the rest of the year, what about invoking the option and keeping him at 21 million. It's a one year deal so its insureable against injury. He'd be coming off a 20 win season and sub 3 ERA. It gives them another season to get THE GREAT Nestor Molina ready.

If the O's are in it at the deadline

I think the pickle the White Sox are in is this. Are they contending? Are they rebuilding? Are they both? I think the way this roster is structured, I don't think these Sox know themselves what they are. I think the ONLY thing going for them is that they're in a winnable division. This considering the Tigers' slow start and a great deal of skeptism about the Indians, and you don't have to be closer Chris Perez to realize that.

I think the perception is that Peavy, should the Sox fall out of this race, could be the missing link to get a true contender over the top and into the MLB Playoffs. Right now, it's hard to tell if the Sox will be a buyer or seller. So far, if attendance means anything, it doesn't look like they're in the buying mood.