It seems like the Cleveland Indians are giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a run for the Biggest Fire Sale of 2009. They have traded Carl Pavano to Minnesota for a player to be named later. Pavano joins Victor Martinez ,Cliff Lee, Ben Francisco, Ryan Garko, Rafael Betancourt and Mark DeRosa among those who have been traded away from the Tribe this season. Their website slogan, "Are You In The Tribe?", should be changed to "The Tribe Has Spoken!".
As it turns out, the missus and I got to see Pavano's final start as an Indian as we finally paid our first visit to Progressive Field. Pavano leaves Cleveland on a good note by going eight innings during the Tribe's 11-1 rout of the Detroit Tigers last Sunday afternoon. He allowed a run on six hits and a walk but 15 of his 19 outs in play were in the air, including a good share of lineouts. We'll see how that'll play in the Metrodome. Pavano improved to 9-8 but his ERA is still fairly unimpressive at 5.37. Over 125 2/3 innings, his K-BB mark was 82-25 and he has a complete game shutout. He's expected to join the Twins tonight in Motown and he would be line to make his debut this evening if that's what Twins skipper Ron Gardenhire decides to do. Right now, rookie Anthony Swarzak is scheduled to toe the rubber for Minnesota.
As for the Tribe, the team is losing money according to its owner so more moves could very well be made before it's all said and done. Closer Kerry Wood and third baseman Jhonny Peralta could be the next to go this month if they get through waivers.
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