Granderson To Yanks, Edwin Jackson To D'Backs, Scherzer To Tigers  —  As chronicled here, a three-team blockbuster trade has been agreed upon between the Yankees, Diamondbacks, and Tigers.  The players:  — The Yankees receive center fielder Curtis Granderson, who turns 29 in March.

Gammons Ends Hall of Fame Run with ESPN  —  Baseball Hall of Fame journalist Peter Gammons has decided to pursue new endeavors and will no longer be a contributor to ESPN after this week's winter meetings.  —  Norby Williamson, ESPN executive vice president, production:

Did Soriano's Agent Find a Way Around Draft Pick Compensation?  —  Like most observers, I was surprised that Rafael Soriano accepted the Braves' offer of arbitration last night.  Soriano's agent Peter Greenberg seems to have indicated to the Braves that he doesn't expect his client to pitch …

White Sox interested in Matsui  —  Could Godzilla be headed to the Windy City?  —  The White Sox have emerged as a serious contender for Hideki Matsui, according to a source, while the Angels have confirmed their interest in the World Series MVP as well.  —  The Yankees haven't ruled …

Nats sign free agent Ivan Rodriguez  —  The Washington Nationals' bid to add a back-up catcher ended Monday night with the acquisition of free agent Ivan Rodriguez, a future Hall of Famer whose stature and salary suggests a significant role, according to a team source.

Breaking news: Mets sign player  —  Well, this doesn't exactly heat up your hot stove, but the Daily News has learned of one signing by the Mets.  Career minor-leaguer Mike Hessman has signed a minor-league deal.  Hessman, 31, hit .217 with 23 homers and 77 RBI while striking out 171 times …

O's eye pitchers at start of meetings  —  Team, Rangers discuss deal for Millwood; club examining Bedard's medical records  —  INDIANAPOLIS - The Orioles' focus on Day One of baseball's winter meetings was on trying to upgrade a pitching staff that has been one of the worst in baseball.

La Russa: Cardinals seek a “slugger” for lineup  —  INDIANAPOLIS — While Matt Holliday remains the focus of their interest, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa described how life without Holliday still includes the need for a big bat to plant behind Albert Pujols.

Rockies pushing hard to bring back Torrealba  —  INDIANAPOLIS -The Rockies are aggressively trying to retain catcher Yorvit Torrealba, with talks progressing this afternoon.  —  Torrealba has made it known that he wants to return to the Rockies.  And the team wants him back.

Wolf still in play  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Indianapolis - Don't put Randy Wolf in the Brewers' starting rotation just yet.  —  I just learned that the New York Mets are meeting with Wolf's agent this morning.  So, if Wolf's reps are still talking to teams, the Brewers haven't locked him up yet.

Cubs Close On Milton Bradley Trade?  —  4:53pm: Joel Sherman of the New York Post says the Rangers are no longer interested.  —  4:12pm: The Cubs are close on trade with a “surprise AL team” for Milton Bradley, tweets Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.  He says the deal could happen tonight.

Winter Meetings Buzz: Two Clubs Don't Use Analytics  —  NOTE: The Biz of Baseball will be reporting on the ground from Indianapolis for this year's Baseball Winter Meetings.  From the media room to the Trade Show, we'll have you covered on The Biz of Baseball and via Twitter.

Pirates, Blue Jays talking Doumit  —  INDIANAPOLIS — The Pirates and Toronto are discussing a trade involving catcher Ryan Doumit, but the Blue Jays are not the only team in the mix.  —  More tentative word is floating that the Mariners — who were known previously — and Giants are in there, too.

Rockies' target Bobby Crosby likely headed to Pittsburgh  —  INDIANAPOLIS — Scratch Bobby Crosby from the Rockies' list of utility player candidates.  The free agent is expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he will be given a chance to compete for a starting job.

Williams sports a poker face  —  Sox GM just might be playing possum with Quentin-Crawford, Jenks rumors  —  INDIANAPOLIS — Two weeks of downplaying the upcoming winter meetings.  —  Two months of pointing out that he couldn't “spend a dollar if he only had 50 cents.”

Lackey coveted, but Lowe price is right  —  Braves confident demand will help them move veteran  —  INDIANAPOLIS — As pitching-hungry teams attempt to determine how much it would cost to add John Lackey to their starting rotation, the Braves find themselves willing to deal a starting pitcher …