Regardless, that has nothing to do with the K numbers.
And here, read the splits for yourself, the only time he crumbles is in domes for some reason. You can not call him a product of Petco whatsoever.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/playe ... r&t=p#site
Go on, please. A 28-year old pitcher who throws mid-90's consistently and has been absolutely dominant in every single start I've watched him in.
ERA's by the year:
2004: 2.27
2005: 2.88
2007: 2.54
2008: 2.85
K/9 innings by the year:
2004: 9.4
2005: 9.6
2006: 9.6
2007: 9.7
2008: 8.6
2009: 10.1
I'm loving this trade for the ChiSox, regardless of when Peavy comes back - as long as he's back for the postseason and next season. Poreda is a real nice prospect, but other than that, I don't regret giving anyone up.