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The Associated Press: Indians sign Carl Pavano to 1-year deal
1 day ago CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians and free-agent pitcher Carl Pavano, a four-year bust with the New York Yankees because of injuries, agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Tuesday. Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said that Pavano, who turns 33 on Thursday, is ...
Pavano finds right fit with Indians | indians.com: News
Pavano finds right fit with Indians | indians.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — CLEVELAND -- Carl Pavano's four seasons with the Yankees were painful enough on the physical front. But... when speaking to reporters Friday about his decision to sign with the Indians, Pavano made them sound painful on the emotional front, as well. ... (more) Pavano finds right fit with Indians | indians.com: News
Pitcher Profile: Carl Pavano
Pitcher Profile: Carl Pavano
drivelinemechanics.com — The Cleveland Indians signed oft-injured Carl Pavano to a one-year deal with $1.5 million guaranteed and various... incentive clauses. Just what about his pitching mechanics make him such a risk? (more) Pitcher Profile: Carl Pavano
Can Carl Pavano Become Relevant Again?
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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Sports Crackle Pop — Dear Cleveland, Now that we’ve been nice enough to give you Eric Mangini and Carl Pavano, we trust there will be no hard feelings if we take someone back. Thanks, New York

Thoughts on the latest news?
Batter's Box Interactive Magazine — Gosh, it's been another four days since we had a new thread? Again, apologies for our suckitude. And a lot has happened! John Smoltz to the Red Sox? Really? That seems wrong. Trevor Hoffman is a Brewer? That seems even wronger! Jason Giambi is back in Oakland. There's something right about that, anyway. Carl Pavano to the Indians? Why? The Red Sox also signed Rocco Baldelli -- good for him (and them)! What else is in the news? (Provide links, please!) ...

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