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Pavano - a gamble worth taking
mvn.com - 1/7/2009
Pavano - a gamble worth taking
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My Yankee-fan co-workers will be laughing in the morning. In fact I'm certain they are laughing right now, but I'm not within earshot at the moment so I can't hear them. They are laughing because, while they signed CC Sabathia (just for starters), the Indians have inked a deal with Carl Pavano ...
sports.espn.go.com - 1/6/2009
Sources: Indians interested in signing Pavano
— sports.espn.go.com — The Indians have emerged as a strong candidate to sign free-agent pitcher Carl Pavano, several baseball sources... told ESPN.com. (more) Sources: Indians interested in signing Pavano

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mlbtraderumors.com - 1/6/2009
Indians In Serious Talks With Pavano
— mlbtraderumors.com — According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Indians are in serious discussions with free agent starter Carl Pavano... .  Pavano will visit Cleveland soon and a deal could be wrapped up quickly.  We'll have to see if Pavano can come close to the $2MM ... (more) Indians In Serious Talks With Pavano

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Can Carl Pavano Become Relevant Again?
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com - 1/7/2009
Can Carl Pavano Become Relevant Again?
— jorgesaysno.blogspot.com — Back in 2004, the New York Yankees signed Carl Pavano to a 4 year/$40 million dollar contract.... The Yankees, who outbid the rival Boston Red Sox for Pavano's services, believed that they had just signed a budding star and potential ace. Fast forward to 2009 and it is safe to say that Carl ... (more) Can Carl Pavano Become Relevant Again?

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The Tribe Daily:  Pavano Wrap-Up; Change Your Bookmark

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Pavano Wrap-Up; Change Your Bookmark
The Tribe Daily — ... we could do, as far as bringing other guys in the mix [with Minor League deals] or potential trades, as well." Who you going to subtract? The only guy is Kelly Shoppach and his money he hasn't gotten officially yet. And I don't see that happening, at least not unless the Indians are knocked over with an offer for him. So at this point... There won't be much more than just minor league deals offered. The Sal Fasano watch is on. With that said... Isn't it rather ironic that the Indians are signing Carl Pavano while the Yankees are signing CC ...

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