The Yankees added another name to their growing farm system on Friday, signing Cuban prospect Juan Miranda to a four-year contract worth a little more than $2 million. GM Brian Cashman does not consider Miranda as part of the first-base competition this spring, although he doesn't think Miranda is "very far from the big leagues." The 23-year-old left-handed hitter will begin the 2007 season with Class A Tampa in the Florida State League. The contract is a Major League deal, which means that Miranda must be placed on the 40-man roster and will take part in the Yankees' big-league camp during Spring Training. "Because of where he played, it's an advanced level of play in Cuba," Cashman said. "But we'll play it safe, start him at the Florida State League level as we introduce him to pro ball in the United States. We'll let his performance carry him up the ladder."