Curtis Granderson is all set to put on the pinstripes. Only one thing to settle: What number does he wear for the New York Yankees?

The World Series champions landed yet another All-Star, getting the speedy center fielder from Detroit in a three-team trade Wednesday that included Arizona.

Granderson has worn No. 28 for nearly his entire career. But Joe Girardi may well take it next season _ the manager might bump up one digit to show he's now focused on winning the Yankees' 28th title.

"Of course, he's the man," Granderson said on a conference call. "He's the one that makes everything go. He's going to definitely have first dibs on it and if he chooses to take it, hey, I'll step back."

A day after the three teams reached a tentative agreement on the seven-player swap, they checked all the medical records and completed the first major trade of the winter meetings.

Arizona acquired All-Star pitcher Edwin Jackson from Detroit and right-hander Ian Kennedy from the Yankees.

The Tigers came to Indianapolis looking to shed payroll and did exactly that _ they got lefty reliever Phil Coke and outfield prospect Austin Jackson from New York, plus touted young pitchers Max Scherzer and Daniel Schlereth from Arizona.

"The Granderson piece is something we're really happy about," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. "We're not a finished product. We have areas of need."

Granderson takes over for Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner in center for the Yankees. Cashman said the trade doesn't necessarily preclude them from re-signing free agents Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui, the World Series MVP.

"We're still fluid in our discussions," Cashman said.

At 28, Granderson was a first-time All-Star last season when he had 30 home runs, 71 RBIs and 20 steals. The lefty's batting average has fallen from .302 in 2007 to .280 in 2008 to .249 last year.

Granderson hit just .183 against left-handers and struck out 141 times overall. The Yankees plan to bat him second vs. righties and near the bottom of the lineup against lefties.

Anything is fine by him.

"It's a good change. Change has always been good," he said. "Everything is going to be a first again. I've got to go in and meet the clubhouse guys, got to meet new teammates, a new coaching staff. Where do I park? Where do I come in at?"

Tigers manger Jim Leyland gushed about Granderson earlier in the day.

"I think, in my opinion, Curtis Granderson is one of the things that's all good about baseball in today's baseball world. He is one heck of a player. He has a great face. He's very bright. He's very articulate. He's everything that's good about baseball," Leyland said. "He's the total package."