Mizzou Baseball in the Majors

Max Scherzer (04-06) is a hot topic on the MLB Hot Stove, reportedly part of a deal in the works that could send Max to the Detroit Tigers. Or the Yankees. Or somewhere.

■ MLB.com: Three-way blockbuster getting close:

The D-backs were closing in on a blockbuster three-way trade with the Tigers and Yankees on Tuesday that would bring pitchers Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy to Arizona and send away pitchers Max Scherzer and Daniel Schlereth, according to sources.

The Yankees reportedly would receive center fielder Curtis Granderson and send left-hander Phil Coke and outfield prospect Austin Jackson to Detroit

■ MLBTradeRumors.com: Heyman tweets that an agreement has been reached, with only medicals pending. We'll do a fresh post once this trade is official.

■ ESPN.com's Winter Meetings Live says the deal is on the verge of being wrapped up