Carl Pavano: Yankees savior? ..... Carl Pavano?!!?
Carl Pavano, the righty who signed a four-year $40M contract with the Yankees in 2004, only to become a punchline and symbol of the team's woes could be back — Saturday, according to MLB.com.
Pavano has appeared in just 19 games for the Yanks, including two last season, and a whopping zero in 2006. Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Pavano has put up decent numbers while rehabbing in the minors. That was just the latest in a long-line of injuries for the 32-year-old.
In three Eastern League starts, Pavano is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA, allowing 14 hits and three walks while striking out 13 in 14 innings.
Phil Hughes, who is also rehabbing in the minors, could also be chosen to make the start Saturday in Baltimore.
— Pete Catapano
