Time to write about something I thought would never be relevant and perhaps give an unpopular opinion. Pavano has made three straight starts without needing surgery or bruising his buttocks. Doesn't it feel like there should be some sort of party or parade? Now, what should be done with him? Ready for this? You sure? You aren't going to like it........the Yankees should resign him.
Pavano has pitched in 3 games this year, has gotten the decision for two of them (both wins) and the Yankees have won all three games that he has started. Furthermore - if the Yankees were more relevant this year, they would have been very important games as they were all against teams in the AL East (Toronto, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay.)
Mr. Pavano has now made 22 starts over the course of his 4 year contract and has made a ridiculous amount of money to do this (just about 40 million bucks.) I think, putting personal opinions aside, that it's obvious this guy still has a little something he can contribute so long as he can stay healthy. Also, with his performance being so limited this year, there is absolutely no chance that the Yankees will receive a draft pick for him if he signs elsewhere.
What I would like to see is Pavano signing a significantly cheaper deal for about 2-3 years to stay in New York. The guy has already made plenty of money and now I think he needs to go ahead give the Yankees what they paid for. I think somewhere in the 3 - 4 million per year seems fair for the production he's had the past couple of years. If he won't go for it, then offer him arbitration. He's not going to have the easiest time finding work, who knows - maybe he'd accept.
Bottom line, this guy has been set up for life by the Yankees and in exchange we've gotten car accidents, surgeries, and a bruised buttocks to go along with the 22 starts he's made. Come on Carl - do the right thing, play for cheap, and earn some respect.
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