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September 22, 2006

Torre Lays It Out For Pavano

From the Times:

To the Yankees, getting in shape is the least Pavano can do. Torre made it clear that he expected nothing less.

“I’m not accusing him of anything, but baseball has got to be his life,” Torre said. “He’s got to live his life that way and come to spring training and be ready from day one.”

Just about 5 months until "Day 1" 2007. I don't think Pavano can make it.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at September 22, 2006 11:05 PM

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Here's Pavano's deal:

2005: $9M
2006: $8M
2007: $10M
2008: $11M
2009: $13M club option or $1.95M buyout

Pavano may void option by reaching appearance levels (200 IP in 2008 or 400 IP 2007-08). He also had a no-trade clause.

Source: http://tinyurl.com/gnkk2

What do you do with this guy? What can you do?

Posted by: BklynBmr [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 23, 2006 01:39 AM

How does George not have a coterie of button men over at Patsies who've been waiting their whole lives for an assignment like this?

Posted by: brockdc [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 23, 2006 01:47 AM

In addition to the $8 mil this year, he's entitled to full playoff shares because he's been on the DL. Nice.

Posted by: christopher [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 23, 2006 09:43 AM