Yankosphere: January 4

• Tyler Kepner reports that payroll is still an issue in the debate to acquire Johan Santana. He would cost an extra $56 million in luxury tax if he signs a seven-year, $140 million extension. Also, for some reason, Alex Rodriguez is endorsing Mike Cameron if Melky Cabrera gets traded. [The New York Times]
• Bryan Hoch will break down each Yankee position on a weekly basis. This week, he did a piece on catchers. [Yankees.com]
• Hoch also talked about Goose Gossage's Hall of Fame chances this year. [Yankees.com]
• Maureen, the Yankees Chick, is Peter Abraham's first guest blogger today. [LoHud Yankees Blog]

Today has been pretty quiet so far. I'll be here if anything comes out.