Late Innings

According to Josh Towers in the Union Tribune, a three-way trade framework is in place. At a minimum, the Cubs will get Jake Peavy, the Padres get Garrett Olsen, and the Orioles will get Felix Pie. All three teams are clearly happy, and this trade is just pending approval on the Cubs’ side (keep in mind an impending team sale.) I forget what I read, but apparently Kevin Towers wants this either done by Thursday, or Peavy will open 2009 as a Padre.

Regardless, I’ve expressed my interest in Pie before, and I think Olsen is a fair price for the gamble on his talents.