December 7th, 2008 by sarah

The Padres, looking to unload some payroll dollars, are in talks with the Chicago Cubs to trade pitching ace Jake Peavy.  With four teams possible involved in current talks, speculation has it the Phillies want utilityman Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for a few prospects that would be sent to the Padres for Peavy, but the Orioles have also flown into this cuckoo’s nest as other rumors are flying the Padres may trade Peavy to the Cubs, who would trade outfielder Felix Pie to Baltimore, with San Diego receiving Orioles lefthander Garrett Olson. San Diego has a contract with Peavy through 2012 for a guaranteed $63M, but he is willing to waive his no trade clause to find a home at Wrigley.  I’d hate to see Peavy go but he deserves an offense that can give him at least one more run than the few he allows each game. The Padres have just a few more months to get their some hitters in the lineup and hopefully they won’t lose their excellent pitching in the meantime.

December 7th, 2008 by sarah

I’ve almost recovered from the beer-topia that was the 12^th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Festival.  It took just two nights, a turbulent cross-country plane ride, and a hangover, ironically named for the position you resemble over the toilet if don’t want one in the morning.  The VIP ticket cost just $40 but was worth infinitely more than that and I imbibed in some of the finest brews of 8% and above potency, worshipping and drowning in it like Madonna in a swimming pool filled with Kabbala water.  I’m surprised we weren’t required to sign our soul over to the Hop Duvel in order to accept the tasting glass at the door, although the lineup did warn you to request short pours if you were determined to sample a case worth, so they wouldn’t have to wheelbarrow you out. More like scoop you off the ground and pour you into the Bette Davis Center…

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