October 29, 2014

TO CHICAGO

The Sun Times reported Giants pitcher Jake Peavy has a idea: a package deal for the Cubs - - - Jon Lester and himself.

“No, I’m not offering a package to the Cubs,” he said, clarifying the impression he made while talking about himself, the Cubs and his pal Lester. “There’s a package deal out there for any team.”
Lester and Peavy added to a mix that might include star manager Joe Maddon running the show?

Peavy raved about his time in Chicago with the White Sox as a great experience.

What makes more sense than the Cubs is the White Sox. The Sox are much closer to being really good than the Cubs. Jose Abreu is a young Frank Thomas. The Sox starting rotation is very good. The defense has improved. 

The Cubs still only have a few proven players, like Castro and Rizzo. The Cubs can only sell "hope" that all the prospects will become major league talent, while the Sox need to upgrade catcher, left field and the bullpen.

If a fan dreams of an All-Star rotation, the White Sox with Peavy's package:

Chris Sale, Lester, Carlos Quintana, Peavy, Carlos Rodon.