Pettite To Return To Bronx/Nats Offered Cordero For Weeks

• Left-hander Andy Pettite will indeed return to the New York Yankees next season, agreeing upon a 1-year deal worth $16M. Pettite had a decent 2007, compiling a 4.11 ERA in well over 200 innings-pitched.
• Doug Melvin, manager for the Milwaukee Brewers, told the media that the Washington Nationals indeed offered closer Chad Cordero for young second-baseman Rickie Weeks. The move would make some sense for the Brewers, but it doesn't look like they have too many second-base replacements in the minor-leagues.
• There's a trade picking up steam, the Texas Rangers would trade third-baseman Hank Blalock to the St. Louis Cardinals in return for often-injured Scott Rolen and utility player Chris Duncan. The trade would make the Cardinals much better, but they seem very reluctant to include Duncan in any trade.
  

Cardinals Might Shop Duncan

Dave Wilhem of the News-Democrat believes that if versatile position player Chris Duncan would land a starting pitcher, the Cardinals should make the move. This is despite manager Tony La Russa showing that he is "aggressively against" trading Duncan. He could do wonders in the American-League because of his versatility and ability to pound the ball.

I wouldn't see a deal for Chris happening though, for the very fact that La Russa loves him and St. Louis would like to remain on his good side since they've just resigned him to a multi-year deal. But it's a well-known fact that the Cardinals are gonna need a pitcher. If they should somehow rid themselves of Rolen or Edmond's contracts, that would be quite luxurious.