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Everybody Loves Carl Pavano
Published 2/16/2008 by Brian at Spring Training '08
Peter Abraham of the LoHud Yankees blog has the quintessential Spring Training anecdote on his blog. It involves none other than Carl Pavano who is in camp with the Yankees, "working out." In Pete's own words: ...

Everybody Loves Pavano
Published 2/16/2008 by Brian at Depressed Fan
Peter Abraham of the LoHud Yankees blog has the quintessential Spring Training anecdote on his blog. It involves none other than Carl Pavano who is in camp with the Yankees, "working out." In Pete's own words: ...

Weekend link dump
Published 2/16/2008 by Ed Valentine at Bugs & Cranks
Here is a link dump for your weekend reading pleasure. SI.com’s Jon Heyman has posted his grades for how each team fared during the winter. He gives the Yankees a B-. Also on SI.com, Jonathan Papelbon says the Red Sox are the favorite to win the World Series this year. To be honest, I’m not going to argue with that assessment. The Roger Clemens-Brian McName fiasco provides a conundrum for Yankees’ radio broadcaster Suzyn Waldman. Oh, my goodness gracious! FOX Sports breaks down 10 things to watch during Spring Training. Of course, Andy Pettitte tops ...

Carl The Crutch Is Blind
Published 2/16/2008 by Bronx Liaison at
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... Carl Pavano doesn't like baseball. The Crutch would rather play demolition derby with his Porsche, crack a few ribs and spend months indirectly damaging the Yankees starting rotation. Well, this is just speculation, but a story from the LoHud Blog is just as unbelievable - except it's actually true. ...

Weekend Odds and Ends
Published 2/16/2008 by jscape2000 <info@pinstripealley.com> at Pinstripe Alley: Front Page Posts
... No pressure, big guy. Keep a close on Scott Kazmir's performance this season. The 2007 AL strikeout champ could be up for grabs. h/t MBTR. It's a good thing that Joba and Andrew Brackman won't be diving back to firstbase very often. Pete A. also has a hilarious story about Carl Pavano. Click the link, I promise it's worth it.

Odds and Ends: Perez, Jones, Howard, Burnett
Published 2/16/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Anyway Salisbury's source says the Phillies would match Chase Utley's seven-year, $85MM deal and might approach $100MM.  He says Howard may want "significantly more." Ivan Rodriguez would like to play beyond the 2008 season and retire a Tiger.  If the Tigers can't find a taker for Brandon Inge this year, he could be their starting catcher in '09. Carl Pavano doesn't seem too popular in the Yankees' clubhouse. J.P. Ricciardi does not plan to do an ...

Spring Training Update 2/16
Published 2/17/2008 by Eric Haskell at The Bronx Block
... Finally, Peter Abraham has a pretty funny story about the lack of respect Carl Pavano receives from even the clubhouse attendants. He also reports that Jason Giambi is apparently set to report to camp ...

'Kudos & Wet Willies'
Published 2/17/2008 by ETVal at Valentine's Views
With two sites to maintain daily and a full-time job I won't be here often. But, 'Kudos & Wet Willies' is one of my favorite things, and I will try to have one here every Sunday. So, be sure and stop by. So, let's get on with this week's honors. Kudos to ... Marisa Miller. The hottest current swimsuit model out there landed on the cover of SI's swimsuit issue. Oh, and her conversation with David Letterman about body painting and being completely shaved is priceless. Andy Pettitte. Say what you want about Pettitte, he seems to ...

Bronx Banter: Wrapping Up Week One
Published 2/22/2008 at Baseball Toaster
... part of the season. Among the highlights thus far have been notes on the clubhouse attendants' disrespect for Carl Pavano , Sean Henn needling ...