Dodger fans interested in wrong Padre

Dodger fans seem to be pushing Ned Colletti to go after Padre's ace Jake Peavy. Peavy definitely still is an ace and his addition to the Dodger rotation would rival the Yankees rotation hands down. But, there are several problems with him. 

First, as of now, the Padre's asking price is entirely to high. During Spring Training the Padres were asking for 2 40-man roster guys (speculation says: Kershaw and Kemp or Loney or Ethier), plus two top pitching prospects. Plus, the Padres will expect the Dodgers to pick up his $11 million dollar contract. In my opinion, no pitcher is worth that package, especially a pitcher as over-rated as Jake Peavy. Peavy seems to always disappear in his big starts. His start in the single-game playoff against Colorado was less than ace-like giving up several hits and 4 runs. Not only that, Jake Peavy has never really had a dominant playoff start. The Dodgers don't need an ace to bring them to the playoffs, they need an ace that will dominate in the playoffs. 

Furthermore, the Dodgers don't need a starter. Our current rotation is doing really well. Surprises by Milton, Stults, and Weaver have really given the rotation a decent amount of stability while Kuroda was out. Now that he is back it looks like the Dodgers have one of the best rotations in the NL, collectively posting a 3.66 ERA.

The Dodgers don't need Jake Peavy, the Dodgers need a legitimate set up man. Troncoso and Belisario have done a great job. But, when the 7th and 8th inning roll around in a close games, I am always wondering which pitcher Torre will pick. The Dodgers should go after Heath Bell. Bell has been spectacular on a less then spectacular team. He posts a 1.27 ERA and a fantastic 26 to 6 strikeout to walk ratio. His asking price would be much less and would be a much better fit for the Dodgers. Not only would the Dodgers have a good rotation they would have a dominant bullpen.