It's supposedly a done deal, pending physicals. The Yankees, Tigers and Diamondbacks have pulled the trigger on a major deal.

The New York Yankees are supposedly the new home of Curtis Granderson. Granderson should find the short right field porch to his liking at Yankee Stadium. The Tigers are the big, big winners. They add righty starter Max Scherzer from the Diamondbacks, lefty reliever Phil Coke from the Yankees, Centerfield prospect Austin Jackson from the Yankees and lefty reliever Max Schlereth from the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks receive Ian Kennedy, right-handed pitcher from the Yankees and Edwin Jackson, right- handed starter from the Tigers.

What does it all mean?

The jury is still out on Austin Jackson. Frankly, the jury is still out on Maz Scherzer and Daniel Schlereth as well. Personally, I have always felt that Scherzer should be closing games. He has a very good fastball in the high 90's. His secondary pitches are still in construction. He could certainly close for the Tigers. It remains to be seen how they intend to use him, but I guess he will start. Without question, the Yankees still need starting pitching and that has not been addressed yet. Schlereth is also a power pitcher that fits well in the pen along with the other lefty, Phil Coke. So the Tigers really fortified their pitching with three major league arms. They also get the untested, unproven, Austin Jackson. Scouts are divided on Jackson's ceiling. What type of player will Austin Jackson become? When I saw him in the 2009 Fall League he was mediocre. He's probably better than what I saw. It's yet to be seen.

The Diamondbacks just swap pitchers. They trade Schlereth and Scherzer for Jackson and Kennedy. What they gain is a proven power arm in Jackson and potential in Kennedy. I liked the mound presence and pitching mechanics of Kennedy this past fall in the Arizona Fall League. He looked fit and healthy. He has a good arm and he can slip in to the back end of the rotation. Jackson had a great first half for the Tigers. He scuffled in the second half. That has been part of his history. He has an outstanding arm and his secondary pitches have really improved. He will look good in the middle of the rotation behind Webb and Haren. The Diamondbacks have to shore up the bullpen, but Jackson and Kennedy certainly solidify the rotation. Jackson has to show that he can do it for an entire year. But Scherzer has been inconsistent and hasn't reached his potential. He is young and can strike guys out. He's a pitcher on the rise. Period. As I said, he has the ability to close games but he'll probably take Jackson's rotation slot. Coke also tailed off in the second half. Scouts really like Coke's stuff out of the bullpen. He has to show that he can make it through the entire season and become consistent.

Curtis Granderson is an outstanding ballplayer. He has a wonderful attitude, loves to play the game and gives 100|PERCENT| every day. He is inconsistent at the plate. He'll have lots of good bats around him in New York, but he really will be under the lights on the big stage of the Big Apple. He has the ability and the makeup to respond favorably. The Yankees get a very, very good defensive outfielder and a hitter with power potential in a very friendly hitting environment. In addition, he has the speed to steal and put pressure on pitchers. Granderson is a 30 home run hitter. He'll probably hit down in the batting order for New York, but he can be a tremendous addition.

This deal was a blockbuster. It sets the table for Melky Cabrera to be moved or be the 4th outfielder. What happens to Johnny Damon? Questions remain in New York. Where do the DBacks go for bullpen depth and more offense? Yet to be seen. The Tigers? Wow. Christmas may have come a little early. They got a boatload of new arms to replace those they lost in free agency. They got a replacement for Granderson in center and they give their fans some new guys to root for and generate some energy in the Motor City. The fans will miss Granderson. No doubt about it.

This deal will take some time to shake out the winners and losers. Lots of young players involved. For now, I think the Tigers are the real winners. My real question centers around Austin Jackson. I'm not sold. But the Tigers are sold enough to have him included in this deal, and that's what counts. We'll see. Regardless of Austin Jackson, it's still a great deal for the Tigers. Maybe everyone wins in this deal. All three teams.

On another front, Pudge Rodriquez goes to the Nationals on a two-year deal. It may be one year too many. But Pudge might be able to help with the young pitching staff. Or maybe not.

I'll update this blog in the Comments section as action takes place today. Please feel free to add your comments. It's heating up.