A few more pics

Here's three more pics that I found today.

Clemens Asked to be on Fox's "The Moment of Truth"

TMZ.com is reporting that the Fox show "The Moment of Truth" sent Roger's manager this letter asking him to appear on the show. "Contestants on the show are asked a series of questions while hooked up to a polygraph machine -- and then have to own up to their answers in front of an audience comprised of their friends and relatives." Contestants can win $500K by making it to all the way to the 21st question.

The creator and Executive Producer of the show Howard Schultz writes, "People have stood in awe at your incredible accomplishments in baseball. This show could let the world know that you are an incredibly courageous person, as well as to clear your name in front of a nationwide audience, all in the name of charity."

Yea I'm sure this is what Schultz wants, Clemens to clear his name -- What he really wants is to have the future hall of famer come on the show and make a total ass out of himself on national television.

Obviously there is no way in hell Roger would go on the show, which is a shame because it would make great TV.

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Yankees To Sign Aussie Prospect

The Canberra Times is reporting the that Yankees are going to sign 16-year old catching prospect, Kyle Perkins. He is expected to sign a seven-year deal with the Yanks today.

Kyle Perkins, 16, joins the world's most renowned baseball club after being spotted by a Yankees scout during last year's under-18 national championship in Western Australia.

The 16-year-old Daramalan College student was told a fortnight ago to expect an offer from the baseballing powerhouse. And today it arrives.

Perkins, who is in Year 11, will join the club roster as a catcher in 2010 after he has finished school.

Until then he is expected to follow a rigorous training regime and a strict diet and put in a lot of hard work.

Perkins has been recruited by the Yankees along with Victorian teenager Nathan Aron.

"This is a life-changing event," Perkins said yesterday ahead of his Australian Provincials debut last night in the Claxton Shield match against Queensland. "I look at this as though it is the opportunity to start another journey."

This will be the second Australian prospect the Yankees have signed this offseason. On January 21st they signed Nathan Aron after his solid performance for Victoria at baseball's Under-18 national championships. Aron, who turns 17 in May, play the infield and outfield, and should also be with the Yankees in 2010.

Hat tip to River Ave. Blues.

New Photos of the New Stadium

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Chuck is Missing - Day Three

Phil Hughes Talks to MLB.com

Hughes was recently interviewed by MLB.com, and was asked about such topics as his blog, the fans, hearing his name mentioned in trade talks, and the spring training, here is some of what he had to say:

About his blog and the fans -

"I don't want it to be all about baseball. This is more about a personal thing and stuff that I do, and what happens to me. It gives people an inside look into who I am, over what they already know."

"The fans, a lot of times, don't get a personal side of what guys are like away from the field," Hughes said. "I've always felt it's my obligation to stay close to the fans, because without them, I wouldn't be in the situation I'm in now. I've always felt it's important to give back in all the ways that I can."

About the Johan Santana trade rumors -

"Obviously, anything can happen, and there's not always a lot of warning for big news to happen or for a deal to go down," he said. "There's always that chance that something will happen, but just from what I've heard from different people, it seems like the longer this goes on, the odds of me staying will be better. I couldn't be more happy about that."

About spring training -

"This will be a good spring for me, I think, coming in a different position than the last two years," Hughes said. "We're going to have a really good team and there's going to be plenty of attention spread around some other guys. With a lot of young guys stepping up and the core from last year coming back, it should be exciting."

The kid works hard, cares about the fans, loves being a Yankee, and also happens to be a pretty darn good pitcher. Is there anything not to like about this guy?

Cano Agrees To 4-Year Deal with Yanks

The NY Post is reporting that Robinson Cano has agreed to a 4-year, $30 million deal with the Yankees. The deal will also probably include a team option for both 2012 and 2013. An announcement from the Yankees will come after Cano passes a physical.

Update: Jon Heyman of SI.com has some details of the contract.

The Yankees and Robinson Cano have reached a preliminary agreement on a contract that will guarantee him $30 million over four years and could pay him about $56 million over six years. Once contract language and a physical are completed, the deal will be done.

The agreement is for $28 million over the next four years, with a $2 million buyout in 2012 and 2013, which would bring him to exactly $30 million. The option for 2012 is for $13 million and the option for 2013 is believed to be for about $15 million.

According to the same article the Yankees are also close to a minor league deal with Chris Woodward. "If added to the major league roster, he would get a one-year deal for $700,000 while in the majors and $120,000 while in the minors." Woodward hit .199 with the Braves last year in only 136 at-bats.