White Sox Week: Jake Peavy

With the first White Sox Spring Training game eight days away, I thought I would lead it in with a 7-day profile of important players followed by a look into their season. So for the first player, I'm gonna look at Jake Peavy.

If there is anyone who the White Sox could really use, it would be Peavy. When Peavy is 100%, he is a Cy Young candidate (just look at his 2007 campaign). Unfortunately, with Jake Peavy, there is a huge "but". He is often injured, and his injuries have taken its toll. He can't put as much zip on the ball, and he still hasn't recovered for spring training. Don't be surprised if Chris Sale, after an impressive debut season, comes up as the 5th starter. But for now, let's hope Peavy can be healthy, because if Peavy is healthy, the White Sox have one of the top rotations in the league. Go Sox!