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Pavano addition makes Twins roster situation more clear

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Ladies and gentlemen … they got the ‘stache. The Minnesota Twins agreed to a two-year, $16.5 million contract with startng pitcher Carl Pavano on Wednesday. His return gives the Twins a stable, veteran starting pitcher on a rotation that has … Continue reading →

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Interesting offseason in the Bronx

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Ran across a couple of pretty good stories on ESPN.com regarding the New York Yankees. The first one is that GM Brian Cashman discouraged the Steinbrenners from signing Rafael Soriano to big bucks to be a set-up man, yet the … Continue reading →

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Don’t expect three that declined arbitration from Twins to return

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The deadline for those big leaguers offered arbitration to make a decision came and passed at 11 p.m. Tuesday, and the Minnesota Twins found out that none of their Type A or B free agents offered arbitration will accept it. … Continue reading →

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No big surprises from Twins’ offseason predictions

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Minnesota Twins hoping for a big splash this offseason probably won’t get it. The Twins have $75 million locked up in nine players with determined salaries for the 2011 season. That doesn’t leave a lot left over for the remaining … Continue reading →

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The anatomy of a lopsided trade

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

It’s one year to the day that the Minnesota Twins got Carl Pavano in a trade from the Cleveland Indians. And let’s face it, if Twins GM Bill Smith applies for another big league job, this trade will be at the … Continue reading →

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Benefit from Pavano trade could last awhile

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I’m the first to admit that I’m stunned how well Carl Pavano has pitched for the Minnesota Twins this season. The Twins did the right thing in offering him arbitration this past offseason, and Pavano – considering the free-agent market … Continue reading →

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Winter Meetings recap

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings are officially over. Typically, the Winter Meetings are overrated, but this year there was quite a bit of action during the first day or two. Here’s a look back at the past week: Starting pitcher … Continue reading →

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A couple of morning links

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

I know for many of you, it’s not exactly morning, or at least not for much longer. But with this journalist’s schedule, anything before 1 p.m. qualifies as morning. Anyway, here’s a couple of interesting links expanding on Carl Pavano‘s … Continue reading →

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Pavano deal provides type of contract Twins prefer

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

Barring a last-minute change of heart, starting pitcher Carl Pavano has decided to accept the arbitration offer from the Minnesota Twins. Pavano, who went 5-4 with a 4.64 ERA in 12 starts with Minnesota last season after coming over in … Continue reading →

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Pavano getting headlines, but Twins’ offense is more needed

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

Prior to the 2005 season, the New York Yankees signed starting pitcher Carl Pavano, hoping the 2003 World Series champion would help bolster their rotation. Four years and $40 million later, the Yankees and their fans were left feeling cheated. … Continue reading →

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