The Cleveland Indians continued their competitive offseason, signing 33-year old starter Carl Pavano to a 1-year deal worth $1.5M plus another $5.3 in possible incentive money. Pavano's claim to fame is 2004 with the Florida Marlins, when the right-hander went 18-8 with a 3.00 ERA in 222.1 innings pitched. The season was so good that it lead to a monsterous 3-year $55M deal with the Yankees that same offseason. He has yet to touch upwards of 100 innings the last three years and is viewed as a primary health-issue.
Smart move for the Tribe, as they get a seemingly strong starting-pitcher whos health concerns ended up saving them a couple of bucks. If Pavano goes back to his normally injured self, they would only waste $1.5M compared to much worse pitcher salaries in the rest of the baseball world. If Pavano is healthy, he could no doubt spit out a season similar to another Indians' starter, Jake Westbrook. Now thats a low-risk, high-reward deal clubs look for.
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