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Carl Pavano | Starting Pitcher

Team: Minnesota Twins
Age / DOB:  (37) / 1/8/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 250
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that Carl Pavano will be sidelined 6-8 weeks after suffering a ruptured spleen when he slipped and fell while shoveling snow on his driveway.
Well, that sounds about right for the oft-injured right-hander. Pavano had been set to sign somewhere soon to compete for a rotation spot, but teams will likely wait until he's healthy now. The Rockies and Mets were among the clubs that had shown interest in the veteran. Pavano is coming off a 2012 season where he posted a 6.00 ERA and dealt with shoulder issues. Jan 24 - 9:09 PM
Source: FOXSports.com

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Carl Pavano - S - Twins

According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies are "out" on free agent Carl Pavano.

Renck suggests that the Mets and Marlins might be potential destinations for the veteran right-hander, who posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 11 starts last season with the Twins. It's quite possible that he will have to settle for a non-guaranteed minor league deal.
Related: Rockies
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
Jan 24 - 3:06 PM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Troy Renck of the Denver Post writes that the Rockies are aggressively pursuing free agents Carl Pavano and Derek Lowe.

Even after signing Chris Volstad, the Rockies are looking to add another veteran pitcher to their starting rotation mix. Pavano has received interest from as many as five teams this offseason, but has yet to receive any offers. Despite posting a 5.11 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 142 2/3 innings between the Indians and Yankees this past season, Lowe is holding out for a guaranteed job as a starter.
Related: Rockies, Derek Lowe
Source: Denver Post
Jan 20 - 11:23 PM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

According to Andy McCullough of the Newark Star-Ledger, the Mets and Carl Pavano have "mutual interest."

Pavano's agent clarified to McCullough that negotiations are still "very preliminary," but it sounds like there could be a marriage here. Pavano posted an ugly 6.00 ERA in 11 starts last season for the Twins while fighting right shoulder issues. So he should come rather cheap.
Related: Mets
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Jan 7 - 2:03 PM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that five teams are interested in free agent right-hander Carl Pavano.

Pavano's agent, Dave Pepe, said that the Red Sox have "checked in," though that doesn't necessarily mean anything. Pepe reportedly spoke with the Marlins on Tuesday, but the club "didn't seem enthusiastic" about working out a deal. Pavano posted a 6.00 ERA over 11 starts this past season while dealing with a nagging shoulder issue and may struggle to find a guaranteed major league deal.
Related: Red Sox
Source: Nick Cafardo on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 11:41:00 AM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post was told by a Marlins source that the team "didn't seem enthusiastic" about signing Carl Pavano.

The Marlins talked with Pavano's agent on Tuesday, but it's possible they were turned off by his asking price or his shoulder issues from this past season. Still, the Marlins could use a veteran starter after gutting their rotation over the past few months. Pavano, who turns 37 in January, previously pitched with the Marlins from 2002-2004.
Related: Marlins
Source: Palm Beach Post
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 11:29:00 AM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes that Carl Pavano's agent, Dave Pepe, has "received a few preliminary calls" on his client.

Pavano was limited to just 11 starts this season due to shoulder issues, but Cafardo says he was "given a clean bill of health in September." If he is indeed healthy, the veteran right-hander wouldn't be a bad gamble on a modest one-year deal. He might have to settle for a non-guaranteed contract.
Source: Boston Globe
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 10:06:00 AM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Carl Pavano (shoulder) has been shut down for 2012.

An MRI and examination by specialist Dr. David Altchek on Tuesday in New York revealed a bruise on Pavano's humerus bone. "The good news is, it doesn't require surgery," said the veteran right-hander. "But as far as I'm concerned, this whole season has been a failure on many levels, for myself, for the team." He posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 63 innings (11 starts).
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 04:24:00 PM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Carl Pavano (shoulder) will see Dr. David Altchek in New York on Tuesday instead of making his scheduled rehab start.

The Twins are saying it's not a setback, as he was scheduled to visit Altchek at some point during his rehab and Tuesday just happened to work the best. The veteran right-hander has allowed one run in five innings over his first two rehab starts with High-A Fort Myers. Assuming Altchek doesn't find anything out of the ordinary, he should make his next rehab start soon.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 11:07:00 PM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Carl Pavano (shoulder) was clocked only at 85-86 mph during his rehab start with High-A Fort Myers Thursday.

It's not far off from what Pavano was throwing earlier this season for the Twins, when his average fastball was clocked at 86.8 mph, according to Fangraphs.com. But, the right-hander admitted that he would "like to see the velocity come back a little more." The good news is that Pavano threw three scoreless innings and his shoulder feels much better, though he concedes that he's "dealing with it just being a little dead, where it's just not coming alive as quick as I'd like to." Pavano will throw another rehab game Tuesday and remains hopeful of rejoining the Twins' rotation later this month.
Source: Twins.mlb.com
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 12:30:00 PM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Carl Pavano (shoulder) will move his rehab assignment Sunday to Class-A Fort Myers.

Pavano will likely use most, if not all, of his 30-day window before rejoining the Twins. He's looking at a late August/early September return.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 09:25:00 AM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Carl Pavano (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with the Twins' Gulf Coast League team.

Pavano, who is scheduled to throw two innings in the appearance, has been throwing bullpen sessions for a few weeks now with no issues. He's looking at a late August/early September return if all goes well.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 09:26:00 AM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Carl Pavano (shoulder) threw live batting practice again Thursday but is not ready to pitch in a game.

The Twins had been hoping the veteran right-hander would be ready to begin a rehab assignment Thursday. It shouldn't be long if he can avoid a setback, though he figures to need a handful of rehab starts given that he's been out two months.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 09:27:00 AM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Carl Pavano (shoulder) will not begin a rehab assignment Thursday as originally anticipated and will instead throw one more live batting practice session.

He should begin his rehab starts after that and remains on pace to return in a few weeks. Pavano has been out since early June with a right anterior capsular strain.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 07:13:00 PM
Carl Pavano - S - Twins

Carl Pavano (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the Twins' Gulf Coast League team Thursday.

He threw a live batting practice session Monday with no issues, clearing the way for him to test his shoulder out in game action. Pavano, who has been out since early June with a right anterior capsular strain, will throw 40 pitches in the outing. He'll likely need at least a couple more rehab starts before rejoining the Twins' rotation.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Mon, Jul 30, 2012 08:17:00 PM

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