Can Peavy help the White Sox win the World Series?
Eric—Jake Peavy can help any team win the World Series. Here’s a guy who can potentially win 20 games, strike out 200 guys and post an ERA of under 3.00 every single season. A true definition of an ace. Stadium considerations aside (U.S. Cellular Field is no Petco Park), Peavy will definitely bolster their staff. Samantha—The White Sox do not have the talent to win the World Series, with or without Jake Peavy. Their bullpen has holes that tend to crop up every year toward the end of the season and in the playoffs, and their lineup is still too dependent on the long ball. However, Peavy may be enough of a boost to allow them to overtake the Tigers and fend off the Twins in the AL Central, and at least earn themselves a trip to the post season—even if they can’t make it all the way to the big dance. It will be interesting to see how Peavy, a career-long National League pitcher, makes the adjustment to facing American League hitters. I don’t think anyone should worry too much though—while
