Lawyers: Brian McNamee has physical evidence linking Roger Clemens to steroids  —  Brian McNamee has turned over physical evidence to federal investigators that he believes will show Roger Clemens used performance-enhancing drugs, according to McNamee's lawyers.

Mets introduce Johan Santana  —  Forget the historic collapse of 2007.  That's the Mets' goal, and Wednesday they showed off the player they believe is the perfect person to lead them into 2008 with a clean slate.  —  The Mets officially unveiled Johan Santana at a packed news conference held inside the Diamond Club of Shea Stadium.

Donnelly signs minor league deal with spring training invite … The Cleveland Indians signed reliever Brendan Donnelly to a minor league contract, with an invitation to spring training, on Wednesday.  —  Donnelly had Tommy John surgery last August, so the Indians are taking a flyer …

Rangers hire Ryan as club president  —  Team will introduce Hall of Fame pitcher on Wednesday  —  ARLINGTON — The Rangers are hiring Nolan Ryan as their new club president, team officials confirmed on Wednesday.  —  Ryan is expected to be introduced at a 3 p.m. CT press conference at The Ballpark in Arlington.

Tino Martinez rejoins Yanks as special instructor  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Tino Martinez played on four World Series championship teams with the New York Yankees.  Now the former first baseman is back as a special instructor.  —  Martinez joined the Yankees on Wednesday at the team's minor league complex …

Bedard announcement not likely before Friday at earliest  —  If you're waiting around for news that Erik Bedard is finally a Mariner, maybe you need to do something else for a bit.  —  While Bedard is thought to be en route to Seattle Wednesday afternoon, he isn't in the Northwest just yet.

Melky glad he's here, Santana's there  —  As thrilled as the Mets and their fans were about last week's addition of Johan Santana, Melky Cabrera may have been even happier with the move.  —  That's because the 23-year-old Yankees outfielder spent much of his offseason listening to one trade rumor …

Lefty Miller returns to Rays  —  Left-handed reliever Trever Miller has agreed to a one-year major-league contract with the Rays that includes a team option for 2009, he said today.  The deal is expected to become official later today or tomorrow, once the final results from the physical Miller took Tuesday come in.

Saturday is Truck Day  —  It's not exactly Groundhog Day, but it's as much a sign that spring is around the corner in New England as any shadow-seeking critter.  That's right, Sox fans, Truck Day is almost here.  —  The 18-wheeler that carries the Red Sox' spring training equipment from Boston …

Around the Horn: Bullpen  —  Much of unit's fortune hinges on effectiveness of Sanchez … NEW YORK — No, Johan Santana is not in the Mets' bullpen, though he might as well be.  He'll have nearly as profound an effect on that group as he will on the rotation.

Diamondbacks name Lyon closer for 2008  —  PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks promoted Brandon Lyon from setup man to closer Wednesday.  —  The 28-year-old right-hander will replace Jose Valverde, who was traded to Houston after saving a major league-high 47 games last year for the NL West champions.

Notes: Slowes set for fourth season  —  Radio man's signature calls to usher in Nationals Park  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals have agreed to terms with radio play-by-play broadcaster Charlie Slowes to return to the team for a fourth season, according to two baseball sources.