Phils, Cards pursuing Holliday; Young to SD?

• The offer the Dodgers made to Manny Ramirez was of two years and $45 million.
• The Twins seem to be willing to trade Delmon Young to San Diego for Kevin Kouzmanoff. Why Minnesota would even think of doing such a thing is beyond me.
  
• The Mike Cameron to the Yankees' rumor has cooled off. The Brewers are still talking to New York about a potential trade involving Cameron, but Milwaukee GM Doug Melvin says nothing is imminent. The original rumor was Melky Cabrera and Ian Kennedy for the center-fielder.
• According to sources, the Phillies and Cardinals are the frontrunners in the Matt Holliday sweepstakes. Philadelphia would probably have to give up pitching prospect Carlos Carrasco, and St. Louis would most likely have to part with top outfield prospect Colby Rasmus. Ryan Ludwick has been discussed, though.
• Boston is looking for a catcher, with Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Taylor Teagarden of Texas both on the radar. The Red Sox are also taking a gander at Bengie Molina, Jeff Clement, and even Ivan Rodriguez. On an unrelated note, Boston is also interested in Rocco Baldelli.
• The Mets are looking to get rid of the likes of Aaron Heilman, Pedro Feliciano, and Scott Schoeneweis. As far as replacements, we already know that New York is very fond of Brian Fuentes. They have also talked to the White Sox about Bobby Jenks. Kevin Gregg is another possibility, as well as Huston Street and J.J. Putz. Joe Beimel, Juan Cruz, and Chad Cordero have been mentioned, too. Francisco Rodriguez will more than likely be too pricey for Omar Minaya.
  
• Padres' GM Kevin Towers expects to deal Jake Peavy prior to the Winter Meetings. The Braves still appear to be the frontrunners, now offering up Gorkys Hernandez in a deal that probably includes Yunel Escobar and Jo-Jo Reyes.
• The Astros have re-signed LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year, $3.5 million contract.
• Atlanta has asked the Marlins about Scott Olsen. I can't see Florida trading him to a division rival, though. The Fish have also talked to the Rangers about Olsen.
• The Rockies have been talking to the Twins about a deal that would send Garrett Atkins to Minnesota for Matt Cuddyer.
• Cleveland is shopping Kelly Shoppach. The Indians are also trying to bring in Huston Street.
• Texas picked up Hank Blalock's $6.2 million option for 2009.