Hank Steinbrenner to talk contract with Cashman  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Hank Steinbrenner sounded very much like someone enamored with his general manager as he talked about Brian Cashman's future Monday afternoon.  —  The Yankees senior vice president said he will talk with Cashman about his contract, which expires after the season.

Congress May Single Out Clemens  —  A Congressional committee has taken the first steps toward asking the Department of Justice to launch a criminal investigation into whether Roger Clemens committed perjury during testimony about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, according to three lawyers familiar with the matter.

Theo on Bartolo  —  Here's what Theo Epstein had to say on the signing of Bartolo Colon, which was made official today:  —  “Well, signing Colon to a minor league deal, we think, is a no risk potential high reward signing.  He's on a minor league contract, going to show up here at camp tomorrow …

Rays ponder Bonds pursuit … ST. PETERSBURG - There has been no formal offer, actual wooing or even public displays of affection.  But the Rays seem to have at least an eye on Barry Bonds, and team officials have recently talked internally about the all-time home run king who has been at the center of the steroids controversy.

Duaner Sanchez pitches scoreless inning in Mets' intrasquad scrimmage  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The New York Mets' intrasquad scrimmage Monday meant a lot more than a mere early-season workout to Duaner Sanchez.  —  Sanchez pitched in a game for the first time since July 2006 …

DeRosa in Chicago for heart tests; surgery next?  —  CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa has left spring training in Arizona to undergo further tests on his heart at a Chicago hospital.  —  DeRosa — who turns 33 on Tuesday — was hospitalized over the weekend after complaining …

I Just Made A Man Invent The Derogatory Term “VORPies.”  —  It's a historic day.  For years, man has waited for just the right term to use when insulting other men who love baseball numbers just a little too much.  (What are they, gay for numbers?  Probably.)  And now, just like the wait for Shrek 3, that wait is ogre.

Giants Top 11 Prospects  —  Four-Star Prospects  —  Three-Star Prospects  —  Two-Star Prospects  —  Just Missing: Wilber Bucardo, RHP; Manny Burriss, SS; Eugenio Velez, UT  —  Acquired: NDFA, 2006, Dominican Republic  —  2007 Stats: .285/.344/.450 at Rookie-level (52 G); .167/.231/.167 at Short-season (5 G)

Mailbag: Who else will be a leader?  —  Mets beat reporter Marty Noble answers fans' questions  —  I love that Carlos Beltran is “stepping into a leadership role” by stating the Mets are the team to beat this year.  A void existed, I think, and with the subtraction of certain players …

Elijah Dukes Tees Off  —  Around 7 p.m. on Friday night, Washingtonpost.com master videographer Jon Forsythe, in Viera for Spring Training, went to a local driving range to blow off some steam, or whatever one does at a driving range.  And who should he spot in a nearby stall …

O's add Klentak to front office position  —  MacPhail hires 27-year-old as director of baseball operations  —  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Seeking to add a young mind and a fresh perspective to the Orioles' front office, Andy MacPhail announced today that he has hired Matt Klentak as director of baseball operations.

One lineup question answered  —  One of the few mysteries for Tigers fans to debate this spring is the batting order.  The players that will comprise that lineup have long been identified, but their positioning has a few questions.  One of those was answered today with the announcement that Ivan Rodriguez will bat 8th.