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Baseball Musings
January 06, 2009
Pavano Gets a Job

The Cleveland Indians sign Carl Pavano to a one-year contract:

Financial terms were not disclosed. Sources told ESPN.com that the deal was worth $1.5 million plus incentives. Pavano can earn an additional $5.3 million based on starts and innings pitched.

"Carl was very impressed with everything when he visited Cleveland,'' agent Tom O'Connell said. "He's excited to be there and he feels like this is a tremendous opportunity.''

Pavano, 32, is looking to rehabilitate his career after suffering numerous injuries in four seasons with the Yankees. He posted a 9-8 record in 26 starts after signing a four-year, $39.95 million contract with New York in December 2004.

I'm surprised the Indians were willing to guarantee that much money given Carl's recent history. It's Pavano's rehabilitation deal. If he pitches well, he can cash in on the free agent market next season. If not, at least he gave it a try.

If Pavano pitches great and Sabathia ends up injured for most of the season, I suspect a lot of Yankees fans will be sore from banging their heads against a wall. :-)

Hat tip, Lone Star Ball.


Posted by David Pinto at 04:43 PM | Free Agents | TrackBack (0)
Comments

'That much money'?

Outstanding pickup by Cleveland for $1.5m. Once Carl cures himself of that NY virus he should be fine.

Posted by: Dirty Water at January 6, 2009 06:00 PM

'That much money'?

Outstanding pickup by Cleveland for $1.5m. Once Carl cures himself of that NY virus he should be fine.

Posted by: Dirty Water at January 6, 2009 06:00 PM

'That much money'?

Outstanding pickup by Cleveland for $1.5m. Once Carl cures himself of that NY virus he should be fine.

Posted by: Dirty Water at January 6, 2009 06:01 PM

'That much money'?

Outstanding pickup by Cleveland...oh never mind.

Posted by: Ben at January 6, 2009 06:58 PM

Do the Yanks get any compensation draft picks for this signing?

Posted by: Zippercat@att.net at January 6, 2009 08:50 PM

No, they did not offer arb.

Posted by: dave at January 6, 2009 10:10 PM

Yankees compensation was no longer having that &*^#@##^@! on their roster.

Posted by: rbj at January 7, 2009 09:45 AM

He must have been very impressed that anyone wanted to sign him after the last 4 years.

Posted by: bandit at January 7, 2009 01:13 PM
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