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May 08, 2006
Pavano Feels Good
From SouthCoastToday.com -
Carl Pavano allowed three unearned runs and four hits in five innings for Single-A Tampa in a minor league rehabilitation start.
Pavano might rejoin the Yankees' rotation in late May or early June. He could make his next start Friday with Double-A Trenton.
Pavano's fastball reached 91 mph during an 80-pitch outing.
He said he wouldn't be surprised if he threw 85 to 90 pitches in his next start.
"It felt good," said Pavano, who struck out four and walked one. "I felt strong. I feel good physically. I used all my pitches. My command got better as the game went on."
His fastball is touching 91? If that's going to be the max, I sure hope that he can locate the ball at will.
Posted by Steve Lombardi at May 8, 2006 12:04 PM
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Pavano tops out at 93. Considering he hasn't been in a real game since he fell on his ass, that's just fine. Plus, he was hitting 92 on that day. Which means his velocity is normal, which is a good thing. His arm strength is there.
Anyway, Pavano's not a blow-'em-away kind of pitcher. His fastball has a lot of movement on it. When he's on, most of his outs are on the ground.
Posted by: baileywalk ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.waswatching.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at May 8, 2006 12:58 PM
I wouldn't read too much into the 91mph. You need more than velocity to pitch effectively in the majors.
Posted by: Raf at May 8, 2006 02:22 PM
Just ask RJ about the velocity 'thing'.
Posted by: Don at May 8, 2006 02:32 PM
Just ask RJ about the velocity 'thing'.
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I'd rather ask Mussina
Posted by: Raf at May 8, 2006 03:11 PM