Do you think there is a chance the Braves can still acquire Jake Peavy?
— Matt I., Waverly, Va. There are a number of seemingly valid ways to explain why the Braves weren’t able to land Peavy before ending active negotiations. Peavy’s full no-trade clause has limited the number of potential suitors as the Padres have attempted to appease his wish to stay in the National League. Consequently, they’ve found themselves with little leverage while attempting to deal an ace who was supposed to be their organization’s cornerstone. Peavy’s agent, Barry Axelrod, has said that the pitcher has only provided San Diego a wish list, one that shouldn’t be viewed as exclusive or all-inclusive. In doing so, he at least provided the Padres an opportunity to gain leverage they haven’t previously had, while basically finding the Cubs and Braves as the only potential suitors. Still, even if the Angels or the Yankees seriously get into the mix, it seems hard to believe the Padres will find a package better than the ones the Braves offered. With Yunel Escobar, San Diego would h
