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nydailynews.com - 10/10/2009
Pavano calls four years with Yankees "a black period"
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All that stands in the way of the Yankees and a trip to the ALCS is Carl Pavano. How ironic is that? Pavano came to New York as a free agent in December 2004 hoping to get the Yankees back on the winning track after their ALCS collapse against the Red Sox. He wound up making 26 starts over ...
yankees.lhblogs.com - 10/10/2009
Pavano’s time with Yankees a “black period” in his career
— yankees.lhblogs.com — Carl Pavano met the media this morning at the Metrodome and delivered a mostly uninteresting press conference... ahead of his Game 3 start tomorrow night. When asked to reflect on his time in New York, Pavano said, “I mean, it’s tough. I ... (more) Pavano’s time with Yankees a “black period” in his career

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Yankees 4, Twins 3, 11 Innings
nytimes.com - 10/10/2009
Yankees 4, Twins 3, 11 Innings
— nytimes.com — Mark Teixeira, center, celebrated with his teammates after his solo home run in the 11th inning sent... the Yankees to victory in Game 2 of their division series against the Twins. More Photos > (more) Yankees 4, Twins 3, 11 Innings

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Minnesota Writers Grasping At Straws
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 10/11/2009
Minnesota Writers Grasping At Straws
— slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Tom Powers : Facing the Yankees in the postseason involves more than just what happens on... the field. There always is psychological warfare involved. And that's just because they're the Yankees. There's a mystique surrounding the team. And the atmosphere is intimidating. The Yankees have a ... (more) Minnesota Writers Grasping At Straws

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Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog:  Pavano: years in pinstripes “a black period in my career"

Can't Stop The Bleeding:  Carl Pavano Starring In A Can’t-Win Situation

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Pavano: years in pinstripes “a black period in my career"
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog — ... go out there and be successful and get through the year and how everything has come full circle.”Borden also said that Pavano mentioned how great his chemistry is with his current teammates in Minnesota. Maybe that's because he's not getting paid $40 million to drive Porsche's into garbage trucks while he's supposed to be rehabbing. Or missing time with a "bruises buttocks." Maybe that has something to do with it. Here's more from Pavano on his start tomorrow, via Mark Feinsand: “Luckily, this is my second team this year, so I’ve been able to ...

Carl Pavano Starring In A Can’t-Win Situation
Can't Stop The Bleeding — ... Questioned about his 4 years in the Bronx by the Daily News’ Mark Feisand, Pavano carefully describes the stint as “a black period in my career”, diplomatically focusing on his rejuvenation in ‘09 with Cleveland and Minnesota (”with the way this year has gone, I’ve been able to go out there, sustain health and be successful….everything has come full circle”). Regardless, the very appearance of the name “Carl Pavano” alongside any quotation besides “I’m a thief, please kill me” is likely to result in exactly ...

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