McNamee Speaks  —  Clemens' ex-trainer reacts to 60 Minutes interview  —  Brian McNamee sits mostly stone-faced as Roger Clemens, his onetime client and close friend, brings the heat.  “Ridiculous,” “hogwash” — terms used by the seven-time Cy Young Award winner to discredit McNamee's bombshell testimony …

Major League Baseball acts on Mitchell recommendations  —  MLB launches clubhouse security plan  —  As part of an evolving process to prevent the illegal use of performance-enhancing substances, Baseball Commissioner Allan H.  (Bud) Selig announced today that Major League Baseball …

Sanchez signs one-year deal with Mets  —  Righty has chance to provide late-inning relief in New York  —  NEW YORK — Duaner Sanchez has a new contract and a new opportunity.  The Mets can only hope those perks will bring with them some new results.  —  The Mets signed Sanchez …

New York Yankees  —  Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel.  All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched (without regard to service time) are eligible.

Mailbag: Jennings an option?  —  Beat reporter Alyson Footer answers Astros fans' questions  —  Do the Astros have any interest in bringing back Jason Jennings or has that ship sailed?  He obviously had a disastrous 2007 but is still a decent option if healthy.  —  I believe that ship has sailed.

Mailbag: Effects of Pagan trade  —  MLB.com's Marty Noble answers Mets fans' questions  —  How will the Mets' acquisition of Angel Pagan affect the team's pursuit of Johan Santana?  —  My first reaction Saturday when I heard of the trade was that importing Pagan might make Endy Chavez available …

Patterson could return to Orioles  —  Club could bring back center fielder if trade isn't made  —  If the Orioles don't trade for a young center fielder in the coming weeks, they likely will turn their attention back to last year's Opening Day starter, Corey Patterson.

The Prospect Corner with Adam G.  —  Three days ago WaxHeaven.com had it's biggest day in its 2 1/2 month history with close to 1,000 page views in one day thanks in part to Adam G. and his second write up of New York Yankees prospect Joba Chamberlain.  Today, he has sent in his newest article …

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 for 2008  —  Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 Prospects for 2008  —  All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change.  — Andrew McCutchen, OF, Grade A-  — Steven Pearce, OF-1B, Grade B+  — Neil Walker, 3B, Grade B (not convinced he'll hit quite as well as they expect)

Rockies, Marcus Giles agree to deal  —  Rookie Jayson Nix has the inside shot at the Rockies second base job.  —  For insurance, however, the Rockies will bring big-league veteran Marcus Giles to spring training, the Rocky Mountain News has learned.  —  Giles agreed to terms of a non-guaranteed deal …

Brewers ink five to one-year contracts  —  Parra, Nelson, Anderson, Dillard, Pena sign with Milwaukee  —  The Milwaukee Brewers signed five players to one-year Major League contracts on Monday, including outfielder Drew Anderson, first baseman Brad Nelson and pitchers Tim Dillard, Manny Parra and Luis Pena.

Tomorrow's Cooperstown election results today  —  Every year the annual BBWAA vote for Cooperstown transfixes me.  I love guessing how the vote will shake out.  —  Over the years, I've discovered 10 rules of thumb that make the annual ballot quite a bit more predictable.  None are perfect, but they work.