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.

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 …

Mets usher in Santana era at Shea  —  Introduced to media, prized lefty proud to join New York  —  NEW YORK — Shredded office documents, the 21st century equivalent of ticker tape, still were visible on lower Broadway Wednesday morning, a day after the Giants had been the guests of honor in the Canyon of Heroes.

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.

Texas Rangers' Millwood tries martial arts training  —  rdurrett@dallasnews.com  —  IRVING - With one quick, calculated motion, Rangers pitcher Kevin Millwood grabs teammate Kameron Loe's right leg, lifts it up and slams Loe's back onto a cushioned mat.  Millwood then slides on top of Loe …

Pedro Martinez and Juan Marichal are cockfighters  —  What do pitchers Pedro Martinez and Juan Marichal have in common?  — Both are/were starting pitchers.  — Both are from the Dominican Republic  — Both are considered among the best Latino pitchers of all time

Spring Training Preview  —  AL Central  —  The AL Central closes out our previews of the junior circuit.  —  Where: Winter Haven, Florida (Grapefruit League)  —  2007 record: 96-66 (1st, AL Central)  —  New guys: Jamey Carroll, Masahide Kobayashi  —  Gone guys: Fernando Cabrera, Chris Gomez, Kenny Lofton, Mike Rouse

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.

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 …

GLOVE CONNECTION  —  CASTILLO TRADE HELPED LAND JOHAN  —  Luis Castillo still remembers every detail of the day he was traded to the Mets, still has last June 30 etched in his memory.  So should the Amazin's and their fans, because that's the day the seeds were sown for their acquisition of Johan Santana …