Peavy pitches Gonzalez to Williams

February, 28, 2010
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Adrian Gonzalez
Paul Spinelli/MLB Photos/Getty ImagesAdrian Gonzalez hit 40 home runs for the Padres last season.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy confirmed on Sunday that he has had conversations with general manager Kenny Williams about acquiring San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.

Peavy, who was teammates with Gonzalez in San Diego, gave Williams information about the slugger's character as well as his ability during their conversations.

The Padres have been approached by numerous teams in the offseason about the availability of Gonzalez. The smart money has been on the Boston Red Sox as the ultimate front-runner if a trade is ever worked out.

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Chicago baseball beat reporter
Bruce Levine has covered sports in Chicago for over 28 years and hosts "Talkin' Baseball," heard Saturday mornings on ESPN 1000.

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TEAM LEADERS

WINS LEADER
Jake Peavy
WINS ERA SO IP
5 2.39 55 64
OTHER LEADERS
BAP. Konerko .384
HRA. Dunn 14
RBIA. Dunn 33
RA. De Aza 33
OPSP. Konerko 1.111
ERAJ. Peavy 2.39
SOJ. Peavy 55