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.

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 …

The daily briefing  —  Indianapolis - We've talked in the last couple of hours with both Brewers manager Ken Macha and general manager Doug Melvin, and these are the items that came out of those conversations: *Melvin said he has a “narrow focus” on the group of starting pitchers.

Braves drop Church to open spot for Soriano  —  Indianapolis - To open a spot on the Braves' 40-man roster for the unexpected return of reliever Rafael Soriano, outfielder Ryan Church was designated for assignment Tuesday.  —  That effectively ended the Braves career of Church …

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 …

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.

Phillies Sign Gload  —  The Phillies have found the last player for their bench.  —  Word spread late tonight at the Winter Meetings in Indianapolis that the Phillies had signed free agent outfielder Ross Gload.  A baseball source said it was a two-year contract.

Jim Bowden criticizes Pudge Rodriguez deal  —  That small rumbling you felt this morning on your way to work?  That was just the universe's irony scale shifting a few degrees to the right, thanks to Jim Bowden.  —  Bowden, as you likely know, has been co-hosting “Baseball This Morning” …

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.

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.