News and notes while St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts rocks out to ‘Guitar Hero’…

Cardinals, Jays closing in on Rolen-for-Glaus swap (AP/SI.com) The swap would rid the Cardinals of a potential powder keg between Scott Rolen and manager Tony La Russa come spring training.  Also of note: Jayson Stark of ESPN.com reports that the there is no cash changing hands in the deal, thanks to the Cardinals getting Glaus to guarantee the second year of his deal.

Braves land Kotsay in swap with A’s (MLB.com) The Atlanta Braves ship former No. 1 pick Joey Devine to the Oakland A’s for outfielder Mark Kotsay.

Clemens’ lawyer hedging Congress’ deposition request (ESPN.com) You knew this was going to happen: Clemens’ attorney is hedging on “The Rocket” to testify under oath due to a conflict with his pending case against his former trainer.  Transparent, thy name is Rusty Hardin.

Text messaging recruiting limits upheld (USATODAY.com) The NCAA’s 300-plus Division I schools on Saturday turned back efforts to rescind a five-month ban on coaches’ use of text messaging in recruiting.

Packers, Patriots advance to conference finals (AP/Y! Sports) Green Bay’s Brett Favre advances to another NFC Championship Game after running back Ryan Grant redeemed himself after fumbling twice in the game’s first 70 seconds to gain 201 yards on the ground. Meanwhile in New England: Tom Brady keeps finding other ways to impress his fans (and silence his critics) by throwing for 26 completions against 28 attempts to lead the Patriots to a 31-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.