Peavy rejects trade; Martin not on trade block

• The Braves may be willing to shop Jeff Francoeur. The Royals appear to be interested.
• It looks like Rafael Furcal is going to re-sign with the Dodgers, but don't count out the White Sox.
• The Marlins have talked to the Rangers regarding catcher Max Ramirez. Florida would be willing to deal Scott Olsen. There has also been talk that the Marlins are considering bringing Carl Pavano back to Miami. Yuck. One more note: the Fish will probably re-sign Arthur Rhodes.
• Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti has said that Russell Martin is not available despite rumors suggesting otherwise.
• Jake Peavy reportedly rejected a trade to an American League team with a small ballpark. Texas, perhaps?
• The Blue Jays are attempting to trade Lyle Overbay to the Mariners. Toronto would have to pick up some of his salary, though.
• The White Sox are not only shopping Javier Vazquez, but Nick Swisher, as well. I can't either player fetching much of a return.
• Peavy is not a very hot topic for the Cubs, according to Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times. Chicago is, however, very interested in CC Sabathia. The Cubs are also looking at Brian Roberts and Raul Ibanez.
• Pitching is clearly the number one priority for the Mets. They are very interested in Derek Lowe, and the general consensus is that they would like to bring Oliver Perez back. New York also inquired on Edwin Jackson of the Rays; Chicago's Vazquez remains on the radar, as well.
• The feeling now is that Matt Holliday will definitely be traded this off-season, perhaps in December; that should allow Colorado ample time to find the best offer for their left-fielder.
• Oh, and Scott Boras is asking for a Jorge Posada-type contract for Jason Varitek. In other words, he wants at least a four-year deal worth $50 million. Talk about ludicrous. Then again, nothing Boras does surprises me anymore.