Former Florida Marlins starting pitcher Carl Pavano is interested in a return with the Marlins.
Marlins' GM Michael Hill met with Pavano's agent Tim O'Connell and it seems the Marlins may be close to signing the free agent. Pavano had a 33-23 record in two-plus seasons with the Marlins.
Pavano was a key part of the Florida Marlins' 2003 World Series run. The 32-year-old right-hander was first acquired by the Marlins in a trade with the Montreal Expos that sent away power hitter Cliff Floyd.
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In the 2004, Pavano enjoyed a career year, winning an impressive 18 games and serving as the ace of a struggling Florida Marlins' pitching staff. Following the 2004 season, Pavano became a free agent and the New York Yankees had their checkbooks ready.
The Yankees signed Pavano to a four-year $39.5 million contract, but Pavano struggled to stay healthy and was often placed on injured reserve instead of the pitching mound.
The possible acquisition of the former Yankee would really go a long way in solidifying a young, talented, but inexperienced Marlins' pitching staff. The leadership of Pavano would definitely go a long way in giving younger pitchers Chris Volstad, Josh Johnson, Anibal Sanchez, and Ricky Nolasco more confidence.
Now that the free-agent signing period has started, the Marlins will be active in trying to acquire players that will bring leadership, talent, and confidence, and it seems Pavano can bring all that and more to the table.
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about 1 month ago
I'm a NYY fan, but with our luck lately with free-agents, watch Pavano return to FLA and have a 20-win season or something.
from about 1 month ago
well see lol. What do you think about the money their offering Sabathia.
from about 1 month ago
It's stratospheric, but that's business in the Evil Empire. I'm just afraid about those long-term contracts because there's no out in a world of injuries, etc.
about 1 month ago
Definitely, but if you want to win championships I guess you gotta push the envelope.
about 1 month ago
In what way does he bring leadership and confidence to the Marlins ?, the guy has hardly pitched for 4 years because of his 'injuries', and he didn't exactly seem to be trying too hard to return from them either. He just wanted to collect his $40 M and do nothing, is that really the sort of guy you want around the younger pitchers on the Marlins staff ?.
about 1 month ago
He was dynamite in his last season with Florida, and could definitely benefit from a change of scenery, so yes I would like him on the Marlins staff.
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