As The Offseason Begins, There's Intense Pressure On The Cardinals' Front Office

As Major League Baseball pivots into the offseason, no front office is under more pressure than the St. Louis Cardinals’ management team of chairman Bill DeWitt Jr., president of baseball operations John Mozeliak, and GM Michael Girsch.

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Can Joe Kelly Be Part Of Red Sox Future?

In 2013, Joe Kelly was an above-average pitcher -- perhaps even exceptional. He posted an overall 10-5 record and 2.69 ERA overall; out of the rotation, he was dominant, going 9-3 with a 2.28 ERA in 15 starts.

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Carl Pavano Talks About How A Team Like The Cardinals Handles Injuries Better Than The Marlins

Carl Pavano joined Kevin Wheeler to talk about the differences in the two organizations getting together this week, the frustrating start to the Marlins, Dan Haren's season, Giancarlo Stanton, and Dee Gordon.

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Brendan Ryan To Begin Season Platooning At Shortstop For Yankees

There are legitimate questions about his bat, and though the Yanks believe there is more in the tank, they still plan to have Gregorius platoon with Brendan Ryan to begin the year. Gregorius has hit just .184 in 163 career at-bats vs. lefties, though he seems eager to take on that challenge in the future.

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Carl Pavano Says He Wouldn't Be Surprised If Cardinals Turn It On

Former big league pitcher and current Marlins broadcaster Carl Pavano says Cardinals could be primed to hit their stride.

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Carl Pavano On The Jim Edmonds & Tim McKernan Show 8-12-14

Inside STL

Rollie Fingers, Ozzie Smith, David Eckstein, Kerry Robinson, Reggie Sanders, & Jack Wilson To Participate In Hall of Fame Classic

Seventy-five years ago, baseball’s biggest stars came to Cooperstown for a late-spring celebration of the National Pastime.

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Do Splitters Ruin Arms?

The splitter is a very effective pitch. However, it has a reputation for ruining arms. How have splitter throwers fared in recent years?

Beyond The Boxscore

Carl Pavano To Retire

Longtime MLB starter Carl Pavano will end his comeback bid and retire, agent Dave Pepe tells MLBTR. The 38-year-old threw 1,788 2/3 innings over parts of 14 seasons, posting a career 4.39 ERA.

MLB Trade Rumors

Carl Pavano Should Throw Off Mound Next Week

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Lot Of Teams Monitoring Carl Pavano

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Chone Figgins, Carl Pavano, & Aaron Cook All On The Comeback Trail

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Carl Pavano Working Out In Arizona, Three Weeks Away From Throwing

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Chris Cotillo's New Year's News & Notes

It has been a slow couple of weeks around baseball, but things are expected to heat up now that teams are getting back to work after their holiday breaks. As we get back into the swing of things, here are some news and notes that I've heard over the last couple of weeks.

MLB Daily Dish

Carl Pavano Throwing To Build Up Arm Strength

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Johan Santana, Roy Oswalt, Mark Mulder, & Carl Pavano Will All Probably Get Looks From Teams As Back-End Of Rotation Arms

Johan Santana, LHP, free agent — Santana is getting closer to making a decision on a minor league deal with a team. There’s been some speculation about the Twins since Santana still resides in Fort Myers, Fla., where the Twins have spring training. The Red Sox, who also train in Fort Myers, passed. But a small-market team such as the Astros could also have some interest. Santana is just trying to get back pitching and prove himself again.

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Carl Pavano Eyeing Comeback After Ruptured Spleen

Former Twins right-hander Carl Pavano isn't sure if he will be able to resume his pitching career after a freak accident while shoveling snow cost him the entire 2013 season.

Twin Cities

Marlins Won't Be Asking For David Freese

Though the Marlins are in need of offensive upgrades at several positions, don't look for them to go after guys like Orioles' catcher Matt Wieters or Cardinals' third baseman David Freese, both of whom are rumored to be available. Both are second-time arbitration-eligible and would qualify for free agency after 2016.

Sun Sentinel

Carl Pavano To Beginning Throwing In December

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Carl Pavano's Hoped-For Return To The Mound Has Been Delayed Until 2014

Carl Pavano's hopes for a return to baseball have been stalled until at least next year as he continues to recover from a serious injury that required removal of his spleen, his agent, Dave Pepe, said Thursday.

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