Jake Peavy is one of my favorite pitchers in baseball. He works quickly and decisively. He concentrates. He's just professional.
But he was recently asked about Carlos Zambrano's huge payday, and responded that San Diego would not be able to offer him a suitable contract. Problem is, his contract expires in 2008, or 2009 if the club exercises its option. Why is Peavy commenting on whether the Padres can afford him in the 2010 season?
He did say he will only "ask for what's fair," "I am not looking to break the bank" and "I hope it happens here." Nevertheless, he seems to be bargaining more than 2 years ahead of schedule, not knowing what the pitching market will be in 2010, what the Padres financial picture will be like in 2010, or whether he'll even be an effective, uninjured pitcher by then.
