Seattle doesn't have the room financially to take on Nolan Arenado's contract, but they'd probably love to acquire utility player Brendon Donovan, who is under control for two more seasons via arbitration. He can play the outfield and second base, two potential positions of need for Seattle, and he'd fit more cleanly into their budget.

The Seattle Mariners might be in on the Brendan Donovan sweepstakes, according to Seattle Times insider Ryan Divish.

The Cardinals' pursuits in free agency seem to be tied once again to their ability to move salary in trades. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.