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Olney's Latest: Manny, Peavy, Fuentes

ESPN's Buster Olney has a bunch of new info in today's blog.

• Olney continues to wonder if Manny Ramirez and Scott Boras will "wave the white flag" and accept the Dodgers' offer of arbitration.  It could result in a huge one-year salary, and the current market for Manny is not robust.  However, Peter Abraham said in July that a condition of Manny's trade was that he would decline arbitration.  Did anyone else write this?  Hopefully a journalist will ask Boras about it soon.
• Olney says the Cubs would love to have Adam Dunn in their lineup, but he's a stretch as a full-time right fielder.  The Cubs are willing to sacrifice some defense in right, but how much?
• Could Dunn or Pat Burrell wind up with the Rays on an affordable one-year deal?
• The Cubs and Padres "have a basic framework in place" for a Jake Peavy deal built around third baseman Josh Vitters.  Things may pick up after the Cubs' ownership situation is resolved.
• The Astros don't have a ton of flexibility to move their high-salaried stars, but Jose Valverde is one they can deal without restriction.  He's due for a nice raise from this year's $4.7MM.
• Olney suggests the Rockies were wise to trade Matt Holliday when they did, or they might've gotten significantly less.
• Olney speaks of "a belief within the Rockies' organization" that Brian Fuentes could come back on a multiyear deal.  The Rockies could trade Huston Street in that case.
• The Braves may push A.J. Burnett for an answer before C.C. Sabathia signs, in case the Yanks miss out on C.C. and come after Burnett.
• Apparently there is "serious tension" between Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland.
• Olney sees Rafael Furcal signing with the A's.

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