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:

Torrealba update: Team pushing hard, Olivo, Bard on radar  —  INDIANAPOLIS — The Rockies are trying to bridge the gap on a two-year deal to retain catcher Yorvit Torrealba, with Miguel Olivo emerging as a fallback plan.  —  Torrealba wants to return, but is trying to reach a number that satisfies him.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Waiting on Wolf  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Indianapolis - I just spoke with manager Ken Macha, who said the Brewers have no deal with free agent lefty Randy Wolf — or any other pitcher, for that matter.  —  The Brewers apparently are waiting while Wolf's agent, Arn Tellem, shops their offer around.

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.

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.

How about this Rangers rumor?  —  INDIANAPOLIS — Walking through the lobby turned up an interesting find.  One baseball official says the Texas Rangers offered pitcher Neftali Feliz and first baseman Justin Smoak for Florida's Josh Johnson.  —  Johnson, an All-Star, had a 15-5 record and a 3.23 ERA last season for Florida.

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 …