More MLB news and rumors

• The Twins are not at all flustered by the Yankees' deadline and will take their time in trading Johan Santana. However, it is believed that New York has made the best offer for the 29-year old ace.
• Andy Pettitte will pitch for the Yankees in 2008.
  
• The Rangers and Cardinals are discussing a deal that would send Hank Blalock to St. Louis for Scott Rolen and Chris Duncan. However, the Cardinals have expressed their reluctance to trade Duncan.
• Houston has had discussions with Minnesota about Joe Nathan.
  
• Elijah Dukes is headed to Washington for 20-year old left-hander Glenn Gibson.
• Cincinnati has shown interest in Tim Lincecum. Still, this doesn't seem plausible as the Reds do not want to include top prospect Jay Bruce in any deal.
• Damaso Marte is drawing interest from Atlanta and the Yankees. The Yankees are also looking for a lefty reliever, namely Ron Mahay and Jeremy Affeldt.
  
• The Mets are still trying to pry Erik Bedard away from Baltimore, but the Orioles are not biting on any of New York's offers. Their first offer, which was believed to be Carlos Gomez, Philip Humber, and Aaron Heilman, was brushed off. They'll probably have to include Fernando Martinez to even catch Baltimore's attention.
• Atlanta might put outfielder Matt Diaz and/or first baseman Scott Thorman on the market.