Cardinals make offer for Holliday

• St. Louis is reportedly offering Colorado Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker, and Mitchell Boggs for Matt Holliday. I can't see the Rockies pulling the trigger on that one, as Ludwick, the centerpiece of the deal, may very well have had a fluke 2008 season. The Phillies, Athletics, and Nationals are all pursuing Holliday, as well.
  
• Padres' GM Kevin Towers has narrowed it down to three potential suitors for Jake Peavy: the Braves, Cubs, and Dodgers, with Los Angeles being the least likely of the three. That means the Yankees were never really serious about the 27-year old right-hander. Still, you can never discount a last ditch attempt from Hank Steinbrenner. ESPN's Buster Olney says that Peavy will be dealt before Thanksgiving.
  
• The White Sox are very interested in Cuban third baseman Dayan Viciedo. As if it weren't obvious already, this makes it clear that Chicago has very little interest in bringing back Joe Crede.
• The Twins have interest in Casey Blake, perhaps as a backup plan if they cannot pull off a trade for Garrett Atkins. Minnesota is also looking at shortstops, including Yunel Escobar and J.J. Hardy.
• Tampa Bay is taking offers for both Andy Sonnanstine and Edwin Jackson. If I had to guess, I'd say at least that one of the two will be moved.
• Much like I stated previously, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports does not expect the Nationals to make any big signings or trades this off-season. They have been rumored to be in the running for Matt Holliday, and there is even talk that they are thinking about making a run at Mark Teixeira. Adam Dunn has also been discussed.