The Minnesota Twins have tabbed Carl Pavano to be this year's opening day starter.
The 36-year-old Pavano went 9-13 with a 4.30 ERA in 33 starts for the Twins last season.
He had a 17-11 record and 3.75 ERA in 32 starts in 2010 for Minnesota.
Pavano has a career 106-102 record with five different teams.
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January 27, 2012
Joe Mauer has spent a substantial amount of time over the past few weeks on various media outlets attempting to erase memories of his contributions (or lack thereof) to the 99-loss season.
He’s working hard. He’s putting on weight. He’s eating Wheaties. He’s saying his prayers. He's drinking nothing but unicorn milk. He’s doing the Rocky IV training in Russia. He...
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January 25, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS After a year away from the Metrodome, TwinsFest is back home.
TwinsFest, a three-day annual event that allows fans to meet more than 60 former, current and future Minnesota Twins, begins Friday at the Metrodome. Last year's event was held at the National Sports Center Blaine after the Dome's roof collapsed from heavy snowfall in December of 2010.
But it makes...
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January 26, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS Tom Kelly didn't see it coming.The former manager of the Minnesota Twins had just finished presenting the final award at Thursday night's annual Diamond Awards at Target Field. But Kelly was asked to stay on stage as team president Dave St. Peter and CEO Jim Pohlad had a special announcement.No member of the Minnesota Twins will wear Kelly's No. 10 again...
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January 24, 2012
In the latest Twins Inbox, beat reporter Rhett Bollinger answers fans' questions on the final roster pieces heading into Spring Training, the status of Justin Morneau and what can be expected of the club's starting rotation in 2012.
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January 26, 2012
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If you follow Liriano, you should be prepared to lose your mind.
It wasn't long ago when groups of people flocked to the performances of Francisco. In 2006 Francisco Liriano was an artist; his arm a brush, the strike zone his canvas. Liriano was so spectacular a grass roots counterculture developed in the land of 10,000 lakes. Whether it was the...
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January 26, 2012
Mauer wouldn't confirm reports that he's gained 30 pounds, but he said "I’m at my playing weight right now, and I’m actually trying to gain a little bit more before spring [training] hits because it comes off pretty quickly.”
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January 25, 2012
Manager Ron Gardenhire told the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Tuesday night that Carl Pavano will start the Twins' opener on April 6 at Baltimore.
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January 27, 2012
Joe Mauer's knees diminished his power in 2011. Here is why.
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January 26, 2012
The Twins' best relief pitcher in 2011 rode out some tough times as a pro, sticking to what he knows best.
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January 25, 2012
In November 1997, SP Tony Armas Jr. and SP Carl Pavano were traded to the Expos for SP Pedro Martinez. Pedro went on to win 2 consecutive Cy Young awards in 1999 and 2000. He also was the best SP in baseball during those years.
During the 1997 season SP Derek Lowe and C Jason Varitek were sent to the Red Sox for RP Heathcliff Slocumb who went to Seattle in one of the most lopsided...
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