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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
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.
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Three-way blockbuster deal agreed upon — Granderson would go to Yanks; D-backs would get Jackson — INDIANAPOLIS — The D-backs, Tigers and Yankees agreed in principle Tuesday on a deal that would send Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson to New York in the first major deal of this year's Winter Meetings, according to sources.
Fox Sports:
LIVE: Follow Day 2 of winter meetings — It's Day 2 of the winter meetings. Who's going where? Follow along as our team of Ken Rosenthal, Jon Paul Morosi and Tracy Ringolsby breaks the latest news from Indy. Note: all times ET. — Tuesday's latest news and notes — Blockbuster deal still alive — 8:48 a.m.
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MLB:
Sources: Trade sending Curtis Granderson to New York Yankees nearing completion — The New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers are on the verge of the first major trade of baseball's winter meetings, a deal that would send Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson to New York, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.
Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
The Big Trade — It wouldn't be the winter meetings without a big three way trade. This one is pretty substantial. — As the reports stand, here's who is trading places. — To New York Yankees: Curtis Granderson — To Detroit Tigers: Austin Jackson, Max Scherzer, Daniel Schlereth, Phil Coke
Tyler Kepner / Bats:
Johnny Damon Reacts to Granderson Deal — INDIANAPOLIS — Johnny Damon is sure of something. It is the same thing he has always been sure of in his 15-year major league career. Whatever uniform he is wearing, Damon will be a productive player who has fun.
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yankees Get Granderson in 3-Team Trade — INDIANAPOLIS — At the winter meetings on Monday, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman said his priority was pitching, pitching and pitching. On Tuesday, he traded for an outfielder. — Curtis Granderson is the Yankees' new center fielder …
ESPN MediaZone:
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:
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:
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.
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Mark Feinsand / Blogging The Bombers:
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 …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:Angels considering a variety of options
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JSOnline:
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.
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Dejan Kovacevic / PBC Blog:
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.
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:
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.
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:Winter Meetings: Pirates set to sign Crosby
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Richard Durrett / Texas Rangers Blog:
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.
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MLB.com:
Jerry Manuel's Q and A — Q. I guess just based on what you've done so far this winter, two backup catchers, does that signal you were not enthused with the signal calling and receiving last year? — JERRY MANUEL: I just thought that we felt that we had to shore up that particular position.
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Adam Rubin / Surfing The Mets:
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 …
Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Vlad aims for two-year deal — Outfielder could settle for one-year contract to return to Angels — INDIANAPOLIS — The word on Vladimir Guerrero, according to Major League sources, is that he's seeking a two-year deal. If he can't find it, he wouldn't be averse to returning to the Angels …
Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
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.
