MLB Rumors, 10/14/08

• The Jake Peavy sweepstakes have begun. San Diego has already put the star left-hander on the trading block, and it is believed the Yankees have inquired about his services. Any deal for Peavy would probably have to start with Philip Hughes. New York also has some farm-hands to offer, such as outfielder Austin Jackson.
• Don't discount the Tigers in the CC Sabathia market. With Justin Verlander not living up to expectations and Jeremy Bonderman spending more time on the injured list than the mound lately, Detroit might certainly make a play for the lefty. Still, I see Sabathia signing back with Milwaukee.
• Not that this should come as a surprise, but it definitely looks like the Marlins have put Dan Uggla on the block. The Giants have been mentioned as a possible suitor with Matt Cain going to Florida. That deal doesn't make much sense for either side. The Marlins are already loaded with young pitching and San Francisco appears to have something special with its one-two punch of Cain and Tim Lincecum.
• With the emergence of Jose Arredondo, the Angels don't seem to be that urgent to re-sign Francisco Rodriguez. But, of course, you have to consider them the frontrunner, as Rodriguez has stated that he would prefer to stay.
• Toronto has offered A.J. Burnett a two-year, $30 million extension. I would take that and run with it if I were Burnett. However, if he cares about winning, he might wait out for some other offers. I would expect the Yankees and Red Sox to come calling.