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Originally Posted by 26 to 6
I see what you're saying, and I understand the thought process than not only you, but many would have..but in my eye it's just the principle of the thing. He was coming off his one above average year, got a huge contract from us, and did what? FUCKED US! Be a man, Carl..go work out in Tampa until May-June when you're arms better (try not to get into any accidents with supermodels in your car..and if you do TELL SOMEONE), then go to Charleston/Scranton/Trenton/wherever and try to salvage a little bit of your image. Do the right thing.
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The Yankees made a choice to pay Pavano megabucks. It was the wrong choice--just as Boston paid Matt Clement. Pitchers are risky commodities.
Still, they're union employees, and they have rights. How often do union employees waive their rights in any line of work? Why should they--the union has to bargain hard to get those rights. For every Carl Pavano, there are several Anibal Sanchez-type pitchers screwed by the team that ruined their arm. Hard-working abused players fought for the right to refuse MiLB assignment with enough seniority. I appreciate why Pavano would not set a precedent by waiving that hard-earned right.