Peavy to White Sox

The trade that was supposed to happen in May, when Peavy was actually pitching, if not particularly well, went through last week while Peavy was on the DL. He'll be on the DL until the end of August, perhaps just in time to come back and get hammered by the Yankees that weekend, stay barely above water against the AL lineups, and then blow his one playoff start against the Yankees (assuming the White Sox make it that far). The Sox will then be on the hook for $48M for the next three years. Not sure how the option for 2013 fits in. Meanwhile, the Padres slash payroll, and maybe one of the prospects will work out.