Carl Pavano

Carl Pavano is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. The New York Yankees declined Pavano's option for 2009, making him eligible free agency.ESPN.com: Giambi, Pavano eligible for free agency after options declined(November 4, 2008)

On January 6, 2009, Pavano signed a one-year deal with the Indians. Pavano was 9-8 in four seasons with the Yankees.ESPN.com: Pavano agrees to deal with Tribe (January 6, 2009)

Carl Pavano was born in New Britain, Connecticut, on January 8, 1976. He later attended Southington High School. In 1994, Pavano was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft.Baseball-Reference.com: Carl Pavano

Pavano made his MLB debut with the Montreal Expos on May 23, 1998. In his first season he appeared in 24 games and finished his rookie campaign with six wins and nine losses. In 2002, he was traded to the Florida Marlins. In 2004, he signed with the New York Yankees. MLB.com: Carl Pavano

Since his signing at the start of the 2004 season, Pavano has been plagued by a rash of injuries. As of the start of the 2008 season, Pavano has appeared in only 19 games for the Yankees. His $40 million contract has been called one of the "biggest free agent busts in New York Yankees history."ESPN.com: Injury-prone Pavano to start for Yankees this weekend

• January 8, 1976: Born
• 1994: Drafted by Boston Red Sox
• 1997: Traded to Montreal Expos
• 2002: Traded to Florida Marlins
• 2004: Signed by New York Yankees