Winter Meeting Recap: Bruney, Granderson, DeRosa, Pettitte

I assumed the Yankees would remain quiet during this year's edition of the Winter Meetings, but they actually had a busy day. Surprisingly, they've been connected to several players and could end up making a few more transactions in the coming days. I'll try to update as much as possible, but I don't have the time to do 24/7 coverage this year. Fortunately there is Chad Jennings and MLB Trade Rumors for that.The Yanks sent pitcher Brian Bruney to the Washington Nationals for a PTBNL, which ended up being a Rule V Draft pick. The Yankees could end up getting a decent bench player, so the deal won't end up as a total wash. With Mark Melancon nearly ready for the majors, Bruney had no real place in the New York pen. Especially with the emergence of David Robertson. I actually have a source with the Nats, so I'll be sure to update you on how he likes pitching for Washington. He's already campaigning for the closer job, and he cuts down on the walks he'd p...