Padres, Braves discussing deal for RHP Peavy

Oct 17, 2008 - 1:50 PM ATLANTA (Ticker) -- A potential trade involving San Diego Padres starter Jake Peavy and the Atlanta Braves could be in the works.

A person familiar with the trade talks told the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution late Thursday that the Braves and Padres have discussed a deal that would bring the 2007 Cy Young Award winner to Atlanta for a package that would include at least three Braves prospects.

Nothing appears imminent, however, and Peavy would have the final say regardless as he has a no-trade clause in his contract.

Peavy's agent has indicated that the righthander has limited interest in going to the American League, but would consider a deal to a National League club with playoff potential, such as Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and St. Louis.

The 27-year-old is under contract for four more years with salaries of $11 million in 2009, $15 million in 2010, $16 million in 2011 and $17 million in 2012, plus a $22 million option for 2013 with a $4 million buyout.

The Padres, coming off a forgettable 63-99 campaign, appear headed for a rebuilding period, which has prompted the club to consider offers for Peavy.

In 199 starts over seven seasons with San Diego, Peavy is 86-62 with a 3.25 ERA while averaging 180 innings and 179 strikeouts.