Looks like the Orioles may have company - the Phillies have expressed interest in the Peavy process, and could match-up as the 3rd (or 4th) team in the deal. From CBS:
Current talks center around the Cubs sending third-base prospect Josh Vitters, right-handed pitcher Kevin Hart and possibly veteran Jason Marquis, to the Padres in exchange for Peavy.
Any Phillies' involvement could wind up sending left-hander J.A. Happ, 26, the Phillies' third-round pick in the 2004 draft, to San Diego. The Padres and Phillies also have discussed catcher Chris Coste, according to sources.
The Padres currently are thin behind the plate and, as of now, would open the season with Nick Hundley catching.
Other names that have been discussed between the Cubs and Padres include infielder Ronny Cedeno and pitcher Angel Guzman. The Cubs are leaning against dealing left-hander Sean Marshall, sources said.
It will take time, but Peavy will be a Cub. Miller mentions the challenge of getting Marquis off the payroll, which is part of the picture, too. I'm glad the Cubs are holding on to Marshall, so far. He's too good, and ML ready, to give up.
Update The San Diego Union-Tribune says Mark DeRosa could land in Philly as an early-season replacement for Chase Utley.
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