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The TRUTH has learned tht NL teams were asked to compete for Peavy by playing a drinking game. In a surprising move, the Cards did not send LaRussa? Rule #1, always send your ACE!!

NL teams know they only have to compete against other NL teams, there is not the urgrency to sign the big name like in the AL, it is just not as neccesary.

No Braves, No Cards, No Dodgers.... Peavy, re-think the Yanks and get your self a ring before you retire!

I think the Cardinals are making a mistake. They have the prospects and payroll room to get this deal done, and bring Peavy in, and Peavy is locked up for four years at relatively reasonable dollars I understand the $$$$ they have invested in Carpenter, but he is a 100% unknown at this point because if his injury problems. Mozeliak should build his 2009 team with the assumption that Carp is not going to be there......and that being the case, he should go after Peavy because the rotation is not deep enough without Carp.

If he's not going to spend more on the rotation, he should have plenty of money to go after Brian Fuentes, then.

He has a no trade clause, you think he gives that up for free? He will want a big contract, no?

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Originally posted 10:20 AM ET  10.24 by Yankee27

No Braves, No Cards, No Dodgers.... Peavy, re-think the Yanks and get your self a ring before you retire!

AGREED!!!! PEAVY go to New york and play for the Yankee's.... GO GO GO!!!!

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Originally posted 10:33 AM ET  10.24 by AllStarz

He has a no trade clause, you think he gives that up for free? He will want a big contract, no?

He's already signed through 2012, with I believe a club option for 2013

Tenrings you took the words right out of my mouth. Carpenter was hurt all of last season, who's to know if he'll be ready for this year? I would hope that he is ready but what's the harm in completely solidifying the rotation? Even if Carp is healthy and ready to go, why not have two proven aces out there shutting down opponents? The bullpen had some tough times last year, and the cards need a solid closer. They do have the perez kid that throws gas, but a few solid set-up guys are needed badly. Peavey would be an excellent addition, not only does he want to be in STL but he knows he can win there. The offense is fairly solid with the emergence of ludwik to take heat off pujols, Ankiel only getting better. The Cardinals only need pitching to lock up several playoff runs down the road.

Yes it's quite disturbing that Mo is counting on Carpenter to be productive. I'd say the odds are less than 40% that he'll ever pitch to his former abilities. Whether it's Peavy or another top pitcher, we need a proven ace heading up the staff. I don't care if it's a trade or a free agent, we can't compete without a solid, healthy pitching staff. Another top starter and a top reliever should be the #1 priorities this winter.

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  10.24 by The TRUTH

The TRUTH has learned tht NL teams were asked to compete for Peavy by playing a drinking game. In a surprising move, the Cards did not send LaRussa? Rule #1, always send your ACE!!

hahahah thats pretty funny. I heard the Yanks want in and are planning on sending out David Wells

They should trade for Mark Mulder.

it always makes me shake my head when teams give up or trade away the ace of their staff. its usually a pretty good indicator that they won't do anything in the upcoming season unless of course you're the minnesota twins

I don't understand why the Padres want to move Peavy, either.....but if they are doing it, I want the Cardinals to take advantage.

Ehh gads, I was here this morning early, and they still have not found an unobjectionalble Peavy picture?

peavy...cc....rodriguez & manny...everyone take a pay cut & go to the yankees...win it all in style in a brand new stadium....why not?

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Originally posted 10:20 AM ET  10.24 by Yankee27

No Braves, No Cards, No Dodgers.... Peavy, re-think the Yanks and get your self a ring before you retire!

Hey, dumbbass, shut up about the Yankees and Peavy winning a ring in NY. Last time I checked, your overpaid, overrated team didn't even make the playoffs.

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Originally posted 10:41 AM ET  10.24 by NYY25to13

AGREED!!!! PEAVY go to New york and play for the Yankee's.... GO GO GO!!!!

NEVER, EVER go play for they Yanks...or the Boston Yanks...er, I mean, Sox.
The Braves are where Peavy will throw next year.

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Originally posted 10:20 AM ET  10.24 by Yankee27

No Braves, No Cards, No Dodgers.... Peavy, re-think the Yanks and get your self a ring before you retire!

ur right he should re-think and get a ring but the yankees are going no where... Just go to the Red Sox

The Cards should get this guy. That rotation would make any team intimidated. Carpenter, Wainwright, Loshe, AND Peavy ... = Championship.

DUMB MISTAKE NOT TO GET HIM!

Go Cardinals. lol