The Newest Yankee

The three-way blockbuster trade that brought Curtis Granderson to the Yankees has been made official, per Chad Jennings. Brian Cashman told reporters that he started discussing the trade before Thanksgiving, and things intensified when the Diamondbacks showed interest in Edwin Jackson. According to Cashman, Detroit had no interest in low-level prospects, they wanted major league ready talent, and they certainly received three players with the potential to spend the 2010 season the Tigers' 25-man roster. Cashman acknowledged how difficult it was to give up Jackson, but he is very happy with the return. He also said that Johnny Damon and (or) Hideki Matsui are still possibilities. With the White Sox and Angels interested in Matsui, I think Damon has the better chance of coming back.(photo credit/mlb.com)